M. Kara Vernon

M. Kara Vernon is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in various organizations.

Kara holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also studied at the University of Virginia through the Semester at Sea program and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and International Studies from Western Washington University.

Throughout her career, Kara has held several key positions in different organizations. She has served as a Senior Client and Implementation Specialist at FidelityEHR, Communications & Technology Coordinator at the Office of the Governor, State of South Carolina, Independent Consultant, President's Assistant & Research Associate at IES Abroad, Development and Marketing Assistant at Urban Gateways, and Marketing & Tourism Associate at LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau.