Karilyn Van Oosten

Karilyn Van Oosten is a mission‑driven executive, strategic growth consultant, and higher‑education leader specializing in workforce development and education‑industry partnerships. She is the Owner of KVO Strategic Growth, where she advises colleges, associations, and healthcare organizations on building scalable, market‑aligned workforce solutions through high‑impact partnerships and strategic growth initiatives. Karilyn also serves as Senior National Partnership Manager at American College of Education (ACE). In this role, she leads national healthcare and association partnerships designed to expand access to affordable, flexible degree pathways. Her work supports workforce upskilling, leadership development, and equity by aligning educational programs with the evolving needs of employers and professional associations. With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in higher education, Karilyn has held executive roles at Unitek Learning, Herzing University, Chamberlain University, and Grand Canyon University. Across these organizations, she built and scaled national partnership portfolios, negotiated long‑term enterprise and association agreements, and drove multimillion‑dollar revenue growth through cross‑sector collaboration between education, businesses, labor organizations, and nonprofits. A committed advocate for women’s leadership and civic engagement, Karilyn is a former President of the International Women’s Forum (IWF) Arizona and currently serves as vice president of IWF Northern California, where she co‑chairs member engagement initiatives. She is also a Board Member of the Carmel International Film Festival and Leading For Change.