Workplace Menopause Keynote Speaker
Evidence-based keynote presentations on perimenopause, menopause, women's health, leadership, and workplace performance for HR conferences, leadership events, associations, and corporate organizations.
Meet Karissa
Former Fortune 500 Finance Leader
For more than fifteen years, I led finance, analytics, and strategy teams inside one of America's largest mortgage companies. Today, I use that experience to help organizations understand the business impact of menopause and build stronger workforce strategies.
Workplace Speaker
I partner with employers, HR leaders, and industry organizations to deliver evidence-based education that connects women's health with workforce performance. Every session is designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately actionable.
Why I Started Perimenopause Power
Like many women, I initially believed my symptoms were simply stress and burnout. That experience inspired me to create Perimenopause Power to help organizations better support employees while building more menopause-informed workplaces.
Featured Topics
Former Fortune 500 Leader • Corporate Menopause Educator • Workplace Menopause Keynote Speaker • Podcast Guest
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Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause
Helping employees understand the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause, recognize common symptoms, explore evidence-based treatment options, and confidently advocate for their health.
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Menopause in the Workplace: The Business Case for Action
Exploring how menopause affects retention, productivity, leadership performance, healthcare utilization, and organizational success, along with practical strategies employers can implement.
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Women's Health & Workplace Performance
Examining how women's health influences energy, focus, confidence, decision-making, and career progression during peak leadership years.
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The Hidden Cost of Menopause in the Workplace
Understanding how unrecognized perimenopause and menopause contribute to avoidable turnover, reduced productivity, increased healthcare costs, and leadership pipeline risk, while exploring practical, evidence-based strategies organizations can implement to reduce these hidden workforce costs.
Why organizations Hire Karissa
✓ Former Fortune 500 finance and analytics leader
✓ 15+ years presenting to executive leadership teams
✓ Evidence-based keynote speaker and workplace educator
✓ Translates complex health topics into measurable business outcomes
✓ Customized for conferences, HR teams, leaders, and employees
✓ Practical, engaging sessions with actionable takeaways
Selected Employers, Conferences & Media
Organizations across corporate, government, nonprofit, and conference settings trust Karissa Pfeffer to deliver evidence-based workplace menopause education, keynote presentations, and workforce training that improve retention, workforce performance, and organizational outcomes.
Employer Workforce Education
MiLEAP
Oxy
Cinch Home Services
Michigan Virtual
Featured Speaking Engagements
University of Michigan Workplace Mental Health Conference
NAWIC Annual Conference
Michigan Trades Women 2026 Summit
Barefoot & Free Yoga Festival (Featured Panelist)
Uplifters Live Annual Conference (Lightning Talk)
Media & Podcasts
Women Mastering Midlife Podcast
Uplifters Podcast
Spill With Me Podcast
Event Formats
Keynote Presentations
Leadership Conferences
HR Conferences
Corporate Events
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Women's Leadership Events
Panels & Moderated Discussions
Podcast Interviews
Whether you're planning a conference,leadership event,employee education program, or panel discussion, we'd love to explore how Karissa can support your audience.