I am the Founder and CEO of DMN3, which is a successful digital and direct marketing agency that uses data insights and marketing strategy to generate more leads, sales, and revenue for our B2C and B2B clients. We have a presence in Texas' largest markets - Houston and Dallas. Karen Naumann was part of my Houston team for nearly two years. During this time, she was vital to the supervision of several important clients ni industries ranging from insurance, oil and gas, medical, and
more. Overall, Karen brought interactive management, marketing, advertising, and public relations (internal and external) skills to our business. She also helped with the agency's pro bono charitable efforts by giving a social media workshop to a non-profit that we support. Although she is no longer at DMN3, I know she continues to help this organization (Mission of Yahweh).
Karen was also a hard worker, who was always willing to come in early and work late to get the job done well.I recommend this person without reservation and would hire this person again.
Pamela Lockard
Founder and CEO
DMN3
I highly recommend Karen Naumann, MA, APR, whom I recruited, hired and managed in my role as CMO and her role as Strategic Marketing & PR Manager at Verasolve, a marketing, branding and PR agency specializing in B2B and B2G clients. Karen has decades of experience in the marketing and communications industry, and it shows in her dedication to helping clients achieve their goals for growth. She is especially skilled in developing insightful, integrated strategic marketing and communications plans, implementing targeted marcom tactics, establishing KPIs, and assessing metrics to ensure goals are being met in what are typically tight timeframes. Above all, Karen is a strategic advisor whom you can trust to give her all to help your company grow.
Elizabeth Stern Lukin
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
During my 35-year career, I have served half a dozen diplomatic missions around the world. My last post was Head of Mission of the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest United States. During that time Karen Naumann served as my communication officer.
Overall, she brought an unprecedented amount of professionalism to the role. I can especially appreciate the quality of her work, as I hold a PhD degree in the field of communications.
Karen went above and beyond in not only bringing innovative ideas and best practiced to the Consulate, she was also pivotal to our long-term crisis communication strategy and implementation, as demonstrated during Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014.
In the more than two years that she worked with me, she continually exhibited passion for her job and methodical thinking. I recommend her without reservation and would hire her again.
Meir Shlomo, PhD
Ambassador Israel
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Karen Naumann Blevins
Fractional Chief Communications Officer
Karen Naumann, APR, PMP is a powerhouse in strategic communications with a global impact and a heart for service. With over two decades of senior roles spanning defense, diplomacy, and crisis communications, Karen has advised U.S. government agencies at the highest levels—from the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Homeland Security to the Department of Defense.
She recently led the national outreach strategy for the EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice program, supporting billions in climate investments through the Inflation Reduction Act. Previously, she served in South Korea as Senior Strategic Communication Planner for U.S. Forces Korea, advising a four-star command..
An award-winning communicator, Karen has trained hundreds of military public affairs officers at the U.S. Department of Defense Information School, blending disciplines like disinformation management, systems thinking, and foresight. She's also served as an executive in D.C. public affairs agency, led diplomatic communications for the Israeli government across six U.S. states, and shaped human rights messaging for the State Department.
Karen holds both an APR and PMP, teaches Crisis Communications to military graduate students at West Virginia University, and is a sought-after speaker, author, and board member across national organizations. Whether in the field or at the podium, she brings wisdom, rigor, and a global perspective to every mission.
Karen Naumann Blevins
"Strategic communication means aligning people, anticipating change,
and delivering real impact."
Education
2014
University of Houston
Master's degree, Communication: Public Relations
1993
Louisiana State University
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication
Experience
Since 2003
West Virginia University
Online Adjunct Instructor in Crisis Communication
2025
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Communication Lead
2024
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Program Manager
FORMIDABLE
Formidable defines Karen Naumann Blevins’ presence in every arena she enters. With a career rooted in high-impact roles across defense, climate, and diplomacy, she commands respect through both her expertise and unshakable poise.
Her ability to navigate complexity, lead with conviction, and inspire trust makes her a powerful force in strategic communications—one who not only meets challenges head-on but transforms them into opportunities for meaningful impact.
Skills
Strategic Communications Leadership
Crisis & Risk Communication
Cross-Sector Stakeholder Engagement
Core Competency
Strategic Communications Leader
She excels in crafting and executing high-level communication strategies across government, military, and global sectors, including crisis, climate, and defense.
Crisis
And Risk Expert
A subject matter expert in navigating high-stakes environments, she trains military personnel and federal leaders in crisis response, disinformation, and resilience-buildings
Cross-Sector Stakeholder
Karen has a proven ability to align diverse stakeholders—from international allies to federal agencies—through persuasive messaging, outreach strategies, and diplomacy.
Thought Leadership
THE
NUMBERS
EXPERIENCE
25+
With over 25 years of experience, Karen Naumann Blevins has led strategic communications across defense, government, and international arenas, consistently driving impact in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.
SOCIAL IMPACT
20.6K
Karen created the #SmarterDeal campaign regarding international policy with Iran. Her use of compelling video content and a focused social media strategy, resulted in 20.6K organic tweet impressions and significant engagement growth. Her innovative, multi platform approach set a new standard for the Israeli Consulate's communications.
BUDGET MANAGED
$1.8M
Over the years, she has managed and optimized teams, tech, and budgets over $1.8M. As an example, in 2013, she led a $150K/month digital campaign at DMN3 that doubled LegalNurse.com's conversion rate and cut the cost per conversion nearly in half—from $88 to $46.
REVENUE
$630K
For a K Street agency, she led federal contracting and external relations, boosting revenue by over $630K, and launched a company-wide process improvement system that grew the business development pipeline by 20%.
