MEET KARISSA PFEFFER
Former Fortune 500 Finance Leader | Workforce Menopause Educator | Founder, Perimenopause Power
I spent more than fifteen years leading finance, data analytics, and strategic planning initiatives inside a Fortune 500 organization, supporting executive leaders and translating complex business challenges into actionable strategies.
Today, I bring that same business lens to one of the most overlooked workforce challenges affecting organizations: menopause.
Having experienced perimenopause firsthand while leading teams, presenting to executives, and driving business results, I understand both the employee experience and the organizational impact. My work helps companies improve retention, engagement, productivity, and leadership continuity through evidence-based education and practical workplace strategies.
Why Organizations Choose Perimenopause Power for Workplace Menopause Education
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Fortune 500 Experience
More than 15 years leading finance, analytics, and strategic initiatives within a Fortune 500 organization, translating workforce challenges into measurable business outcomes
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C-SUITE COLLABORATION
Experience partnering with executive leaders, HR, and cross-functional teams to align workplace education with organizational goals
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ROI & Business IMPACT
Former finance leader experienced in measuring retention, productivity, workforce performance, and the financial impact of organizational initiatives
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CERTIFIED MENOPAUSE EDUCATOR
Evidence-based workplace menopause education that helps organizations strengthen retention, reduce workforce risk, and improve organizational performance
From Fortune 500 Finance Leader to Workplace Menopause Educator
I understand menopause through two lenses: as a women's health issue and as a business challenge.
My background in finance and analytics taught me how organizations evaluate risk, measure outcomes, and prioritize investments. Today, I use that same business lens to help organizations understand how menopause affects retention, engagement, productivity, and leadership continuity.
Why My Background Is Different
15+ years in finance, analytics & strategy
Managed a $1.2B+ marketing investment portfolio, evaluating ROI and strategic investment decisions
Supported C-suite leaders and strategic initiatives
Led teams across analytics, finance and strategy
Presented business recommendations to executive leadership teams
Certified menopause educator
Selected Speaking & Workforce Education Engagements
Karissa partners with employers, government agencies, nonprofits, professional associations, conference organizers, and media outlets to deliver evidence-based workplace menopause education, leadership training, and keynote presentations.
University of Michigan Workplace Mental Health Conference
Michigan Women's Commission Panel Discussions
MiLEAP Workforce Education
NAWIC Annual Conference
Women Mastering Midlife Podcast
Spill With Me Podcast
Ready to Bring This Conversation to Your Organization?
Whether you're exploring workplace education for the first time or expanding an existing strategy, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how Perimenopause Power can support your workforce goals.