About
Karen Nyawera is an Equity Research Analyst at Trillium Asset Management in Boston, Massachusetts, where she focuses on in-depth analysis and evaluation of investments, primarily within the global technology and media sectors. In this capacity, she is responsible for performing both fundamental and ESG-integrated research, identifying attractive investment opportunities, and supporting portfolio construction decisions with data-driven insights.
Prior to her current role, Karen served as an Investment Associate at Trillium, contributing to investment research and analysis across multiple asset classes. She also gained experience as a Senior Associate at Applied Derivative Research, broadening her expertise in equity research and investment analysis. Her background reflects a strong analytical skill set, particularly in industry and company-specific research.
Karen holds degrees from Harvard Business School, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, Amherst College, the University of Cape Town, and Arundel School, underscoring her international perspective and commitment to academic excellence. Her work at Trillium aligns with the firm’s ESG-focused approach, and she is recognized for her rigorous research in the technology and media investment landscape.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trillium Asset Management | Equity Research Analyst | Jan 2022 to Present | - Equity Research Analyst focused on Global TMT and Technology+ companies between $1B and $30B in market cap.
- Creatively identifying, researching, and pitching long-only global stocks. Ideas pitche... |
| Trillium Asset Management | Investment Associate | Nov 2020 to Dec 2021 | — |
| Applied Derivative Research | Senior Associate | Jul 2020 to Oct 2020 | — |
| Terra Nova Capital | Evli Group | Investment Professional (MBA Intern) | Aug 2019 to Sep 2019 | Emerging markets ESG activist investing. |
| Africa Finance Corporation | Investments Summer Associate | Jun 2019 to Jul 2019 | Role focused on evaluating infrastructure investments in Africa primarily in the mining sector, with secondary exposure to oil and gas, as well as transportation investments. |
| 337 Frontier Capital | Research Analyst Intern | Jan 2018 to Apr 2018 | — |
| Deloitte | Senior Consultant | Jul 2016 to Jan 2018 | — |
| Deloitte | Consultant | Jun 2014 to Jul 2016 | — |
| The World Bank | Consultant | OpenDRI Fellow | Jan 2013 to Apr 2013 | — |
| Oliver Wyman | Consultant | Sep 2011 to Jan 2013 | — |
| OneVillage Partners | Education Intern | May 2009 to Aug 2009 | — |
Education
Harvard Business School
2020 — 2020
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
2013 — 2014
Amherst College
2007 — 2011
University of Cape Town
2010 — 2010
Arundel School
2005 — 2006
Skills & Expertise
Others at Trillium Asset Management, LLC (22)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Cheryl Smith | Economist and Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Head Trader | Salem, MA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
L Laura Maria Torres | ESG Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
L Laura McGonagle | SVP and Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Investment Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Investment Associate | Denver, CO , United States |
 | Investment Associate | Boston, MA , United States |