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Meet KaRene

KaRene Smith

Course Instructor

By combining agile research approaches with powerful storytelling, I believe we can make research more accessible, more impactful, and ultimately more valuable to decision makers.

KaRene Smith brings deep expertise in agile research, insight activation, and visual storytelling to Burke Institute seminars. She is passionate about sharing ways to deliver faster insights and to strengthen both analytical and storytelling capabilities for driving more impactful business decisions.  

KaRene is Senior Vice President of Agile Solutions at Burke, and a veteran researcher with nearly three decades of experience in the marketing research industry. She currently guides teams dedicated to delivering deep insights lightning fast through agile research solutions and modern approaches to insight generation.  

KaRene is a self-described research, data, and communication enthusiast!

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