In the 12th episode of The HKN Connection we talk with Karen Galuchie, Executive Director of the IEEE Foundation, and Nancy Ostin, Director of IEEE-HKN, about philanthropy! We discuss everything from what philanthropy is in the context of IEEE and HKN to it's importance to how HKN members give their time, talent, and treasure to create impactful opportunities for future members.   

Connect with HKN and volunteer: https://hkn.ieee.org/ieee-hkn-alumni-reconnect-form/

Give to HKN: https://www.ieeefoundation.org/ieee_hkn 

Learn more about the impact of giving to HKN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPjoKpJTA9U

Learn more about our guests:  

Karen: Karen A. Galuchie is the Executive Director of the IEEE Foundation, the philanthropic partner of IEEE. She leads the IEEE Foundation professional team and partners with the IEEE Foundation Board of Directors to nurture strong and effective partnerships that bring the promise of technology – and the knowledge to use it – to individuals and communities all over the world. At the end of 2020, the IEEE Foundation successfully concluded its first ever comprehensive fundraising campaign called “Realize the Full Potential of IEEE” raising $32.1 million. In recognition of her exemplary performance and impact, she received the 2010 Joyce E. Farrell Staff Award from her fellow IEEE staff members and the 2016 IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award from the IEEE Board of Director. Karen is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Association Foundation Group (AFG). Prior to joining IEEE in 1997, Karen was the Accounting Manager for Learning Ally – formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Widener University where she graduated Cum Laude.  

Nancy: Nancy Ostin, Director of IEEE-HKN (Eta Kappa Nu), the honor society of IEEE, joined IEEE in 2012. She has worked to grow HKN to 266 Chapters worldwide. In cooperation with the Board of Governors, she has established programs and services to increase the value of membership and to strengthen Chapters. She also has worked to establish a culture of philanthropy with HKN alumni. IEEE-HKN has over 200,000 members and inducts over 3,000 students each year.  Signature programs include the HKN Experience (online conference), Annual Student Leadership Conference, Pathways to Industry program, THE BRIDGE magazine, and HKN Awards Program.