Director of Strategic Engagement & Communications

Kara brings over two decades of experience in strategic communications, membership engagement, and multi-platform campaigns across higher education and nonprofit sectors. As Communications Coordinator for the Big Ten Academic Alliance, she leads messaging and storytelling initiatives that span some of the nation’s top research universities.

Her background includes leadership roles at the National Council of Teachers of English and consulting for professional development firms, where she specialized in membership strategy and public engagement. Kara’s deep expertise in writing, public relations, and community outreach enhances AABA’s ability to shape national conversations around AI, education, and American competitiveness.

She is known for outcome-driven strategies and values-driven communication.