Karen Blake is a prominent leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and digital skills, currently serving as co-CEO of the Tech Talent Charter. In this role, she spearheads a coalition of over 800 organizations to advance DE&I within the tech industry and co-authors the annual Diversity in Tech report, which analyzes the experiences of over 200,000 tech professionals. Karen is also the co-founder of Active Inclusion, a group advocating for equity for disabled individuals in the workplace. Her extensive background in human capital consultancy, education, and skills development underscores her commitment to accessibility and neuro-inclusion. Passionate about fostering inclusive environments, Karen supports various charities, runs a mentoring program for autistic teenagers, and contributes to multiple disability steering committees.