Karissa Meador is a results-driven leader with a strong acumen in branding, sales strategy and management, and relationship building. She was a top sales leader and CEO of her own company before joining the SF team full-time. In her past company, Karissa served CEOs, executives, and teams by helping with their personal brand and team culture development, specializing in collaborative marketing, events and personal branding. Karissa is a writer and speaker and co-author of the nationally acclaimed, Pentagon-approved, OXYGEN program and OXYGEN assessment. The OXYGEN program has served over 96,000 of our nation’s heroes in 48 states/territories, 11 countries, and on 76 military installations. Karissa is the Chair, Creative Director, and creator of The Hope for Heroes Gala; every year hundreds rally in Seattle, WA for this special event to give back to those who serve. The Hope for Heroes Gala has raised over $4.3 million in donations and gifts-in-kind and rallies business leaders, corporations, A-list celebrities, athletes, and community members around the cause.
Karissa is a people connector who thrives on bringing like-minded businesses and individuals together to make a difference. She graduated from Portland State University in Portland, OR. She lives in Heath, TX with her husband, Noel, and their 4 kids: Drew, Noah, Myles, and Kaylea.
“Stronger Families does crucial work. Before I worked with those who serve,, I didn’t truly understand the degree of their sacrifices. Now that I do, I can’t look away. The toll on them and their families is immense. I’m compelled every day to do all that I can to ensure our heroes and their families have the support they need. I have a deep love for this country and the men and women who serve.”