About Karmela

Karmela Gaffney

Advisor

Currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer at APEI, with over twenty-five years of experience in marketing strategy, brand development, and customer engagement across Fortune 500 companies.

Previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at Academic Partnerships, where she led brand and product marketing, field sales, public relations, and research operations. Has also held senior roles at the University of Phoenix, Choice Hotels, and Best Western International. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Arizona State University.