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Karen Dumas is the former Chief of
Communications and External affairs for
Mayor Dave Bing and the City of Detroit who
resigned after being thrown in the spotlight
and criticized by a disgruntled employee for
demanding excellence. "I have no patience or
pity for the status quo," said Dumas.
Dumas has attracted readers, listeners and
viewers and garnered respect as a trusted
and fair radio and television personality
and columnist. Frequently referred to as
"honest and engaging", HOUR Detroit Magazine
recognized her show as the "more intelligent
choice" for listeners. As founder of her own
PR firm, Images & Ideas, Inc., she earned a
reputation as a communications specialist
known for performance and perfection.
She serves on the Communication Committee
for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, the
Arts League of Michigan, and the Editorial
Advisory Board for BLAC Magazine, and
previously on the PR committee for the NCAA
Final Four/Detroit, among many others. The
City of Detroit, State of Michigan, Real
Times Media, and several Who’s Who entities
have recognized her achievements.
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She is a frequent guest speaker at schools,
churches and professional organizations
seeking insight into performance based
practices, the tools for success, living and
treating others with fairness, women’s
challenges in the workplace, and balancing
professional and personal roles.
Her professional but entertaining demeanor
enhances any event or organized gathering;
her presentations are informative and
inspirational for all.
Dumas graduated from East Catholic High
School, and Michigan State University where
she received a Bachelor of Science degree
from Michigan State University. She is also
the published author of, “In Other Words:
A Collection of Thoughts & Columns.”
She and her husband, Timothy Cook,
reside in Detroit with their two children.
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