Karen Schoen-Kiewert
Sawgrass Country Club
Website Address: www.sawgrasscountryclub.com

Each week on “On a Mission” we talk to community leaders who are out to make a positive impact in the area. Today, our host Dr. Wendy Norfleet talks with Karen Schoen-Kiewert from Sawgrass Country Club.

Short company description:

Sawgrass Country Club is a distinguished five-star platinum of America in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The private members-only club features 27 championship holes of golf and a variety of amenities for members, including multiple dining options, tennis courts, a fitness center, and a Beach Club with private access to the beach.

How do you define success?

I define success as I can impact an individual personally or professionally. To me, success is seeing others achieve and grow.

What’s your favorite way to get involved in the community?

Volunteering and contributing at the Betty Griffin House, I have volunteered at the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center. Providing women with a safe environment is essential to help them see their value and worth.

What are your biggest goals in the next 12 Months for your business?

My biggest goal is to educate women, young professionals, and college interns on the ability to know their self-worth. Imposter syndrome is something not spoken about. A company called KPMG reported on a study that Seventy-five percent of executive women report having personally experienced imposter syndrome at certain points in their careers.