Karen Sharpnack is the Executive Director of the Idaho Immunization Coalition, a statewide pro-vaccine non-profit organization, and the Vice-President on the Board of Directors of the National Association of State Immunization Coalitions. She has 44 years of experience working in the non-profit world, including 30 years with the YMCA which she retired from in 2012.

As a nonprofit leader, coalition builder and community champion, Sharpnack is passionate about addressing urgent community needs, creating innovative solutions, and impacting positive outcomes. Her extensive experience in nonprofit management, building collaborative partnerships and the pandemic response has enabled Karen to work with elected officials, community partners, volunteers, board members, and staff to affect change and achieve results