About Nia Impact Advisors
I’m Karen Routt, Principal at NIA Impact Advisors.
I partner with mission‑driven leaders to move from strategy to accountable execution.
My work is rooted in values, informed by cross‑sector experience, and measured by outcomes.
Authenticity. Principled guidance grounded in lived values and real‑world practice.
Social Insight. Cross‑sector perspective to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
Results. Owners, milestones, and governance that turn strategy into delivery.
What drives my work
Rooted in values, focused on impact.
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Rooted in values, focused on impact. 〰️
I design engagements that build capacity while delivering results.
Together we clarify outcomes and decision rights, establish simple operating rhythms, and enable teams to make decisions with confidence. The goal: meaningful momentum within weeks—while leaving your organization stronger.
Approach
I’ve advised executives and civic partners across industry, nonprofit, education, and government.
Highlights include work with Panasonic, SRI International, and MUSC. I also serve communities through TIFFAN and Alta Housing.
Education: MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business · BA, University of Michigan
Experience at a glance
Meet Karen
I help leaders translate strategy into accountable delivery—across organizations and networks. Clients often bring me in when they need clear owners and milestones, decision rights, and governance rhythms that hold.
Signature strengths
Turning ideas into operating plans people actually use
Governance & board effectiveness (composition, practice, oversight)
Network development (trust, shared outcomes, coordinated action)
Facilitation that produces decisions and next steps
Select engagements
Guided an executive team from strategy to a 90‑day execution plan with decision rights and review cadences
Partnered with a nonprofit to strengthen board composition and meeting practice, accelerating oversight and impact
Supported a cross‑sector coalition to align partners on shared outcomes and delivery rhythms.
“I’m motivated by values put to work—the moment strategy becomes real through people, choices, and follow‑through. I believe in practical tools, plain language, and the discipline to measure what matters.”