Leadership Summit Overall Evaluation

Summit Presenter Bios

Karen Rabb, MSN, RN

Mrs. Rabb is a member of Xi Phi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® since March 2005. A registered nurse for over 32 years,she has vast experiences in numerous therapeutic areas, not limited to peri-operative nursing, cardiac and medical/surgical intensive care, or rare diseases and over 20 years’ experience in clinical trial research.

Mrs. Rabb has a propensity for leadership and mentoring, and served in numerous positions to include supervisor, NIH project manager, and Senior Clinical Trial Manager. Leadership positions in Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® includes Middlesouth Regional Director (Immediate Past), Middlesouth Regional Secretary, Chapter Basileus, Student Nurse (Beta) Sponsor, Chaplain, National Chair of Public Relations/Marketing Committee, and National Protocol Committee Chair (current).

Mrs. Rabb graduated from El Centro Community College with an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Nursing. She completed a RN-to-MSN bridge program to obtain her Master of Science degree in Nursing with a specialization in Leadership and Management from Walden University. She holds an active certification in research monitoring- Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA).

Mrs. Rabb is tremendously blessed, due to her strong faith and love of people. She does not believe in the “one-man show” philosophy. She believes to be a good leader; you must be a good follower and people will follow if you provide a sense of direction and purpose. As a Deaconess, her purpose in life is to be the best Christian, wife, mother, nurse, leader,and friend.Anative of Detroit, MI, she resides in DeSoto (Dallas), TX, is married 35 years, has 3 adult children, and a 15-year-old grandson. Mrs. Rabb is indoctrinated with the notion that “Service for Humanity” is her true calling.