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Karen Silberman, CAE

Executive Vice President

American Chiropractic Association


Karen Silberman, CAE, Executive Vice President, American Chiropractic Association. Karen is a native Washingtonian with a long career in association management. She has a history of driving organizational change, creating performance-oriented cultures and driving membership growth and value. Since joining the ACA in 2016, Karen has eliminated a 10-year budget deficit, recrafted the strategic plan, rebranded the organization and rebuilt the operational infrastructure. Prior to the ACA, she served as executive director of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), where she eliminated a budget deficit, significantly increased membership and doubled program revenues. Her career has included executive director positions with the Society of Human Resource Management Foundation and the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity. Karen graduated from Indiana University with a master’s degree in Public Affairs. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Oberlin College.