Karen E. Hamby

Karen joined Oak Ridge National Lab in January 2023 as Administrative Assistant with the Energy Science and Technology Directorate.  Supporting Energy and Industrial Process Section that includes Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research Analysis Group and Chemical Process Scale-Up Group.

Karen is a highly motivated administrative professional with 20+ years of experience supporting complex operations in research, healthcare, and accounting environments. Karen is a detail-oriented, responsible, and highly proficient professional known for her strong work ethic, teamwork, and reliability. Colleagues and leadership have consistently recognized her as an unsung hero who works behind the scenes to ensure that events, interviews, travel requests, and daily workflows are completed accurately and with minimal supervision, allowing teams to remain focused on their priorities.

Throughout her career, Karen has developed strong skills in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Office Suite, Accounts Payable, P-Card purchasing and Workflows. She is recognized for her outstanding written and oral communication, customer service, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to teamwork. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities make her a dependable contributor in any organization.

When not at work, Karen enjoys family time, traveling, quilting and enjoying life.