In this episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Karen Cinibulk, Vice President of Federal Health and VA Market Lead at Maximus, to discuss her inspiring journey and insights on leadership.
Karen opens up about the personal experiences that have been most rewarding in her career and how they have shaped her leadership style. She shares valuable strategies for staying inspired and continuously growing as a leader, including how she turns challenges into opportunities for both personal and professional development.
The conversation also dives into the critical role organizations play in nurturing women to become future leaders. Karen offers her perspective on how companies can create more supportive environments to foster mentorship, build an inclusive leadership pipeline, and ensure that emerging female leaders have the tools they need to succeed.
Finally, Mary Ann and Karen discuss exciting trends shaping the future of leadership, from workplace culture to the evolving demands of leadership itself, and how today’s leaders can best prepare for these changes.
Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on leadership, mentorship, and the path to empowering the next generation of women leaders.
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Karen Cinibulk is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years in the health and civilian sectors. She currently serves as the Vice President and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Market Lead at Maximus Federal Health. Her proactive approach has been instrumental in expanding into new markets and deepening relationships with clients and partners.
Before joining Maximus, Karen worked as VA Client Account Executive for Atlas Research. In that role, she managed operational activities and was responsible for the strategic growth of the firm’s largest market.
Karen has held leadership positions in the federal healthcare industry, including VP of Federal Health Solutions for L-3 Communications. Additionally, she was a senior executive at CGI-AMS, managing large acquisition and financial management programs, including the first-ever Department of Defense standardized system which was deployed to over five hundred sites and 23,000 users worldwide.
Before her career in private industry, Karen worked as a civil service employee for the VA, serving in both the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Health Administration. During her tenure there, she received the prestigious Scissors Award for the success of the Consolidated Copayment Processing Center.
Karen holds a Bachelor of Science from East Carolina University and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from George Mason University.
Karen’s philanthropic activities are focused on Veterans including long-standing involvement with organizations and events including the Easter Seals, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Wheelchair Games, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Winter Sports Clinic.
