Kara is a former journalist who joins PLUS Communications from Mental Health America, where she served as Vice President of Communications. At MHA, she helped the 115-year-old nonprofit earn positive media coverage for its advocacy, research and public education efforts.

Kara is a native of Annandale, Va., and holds a master’s degree in comparative politics from the London School of Economics and a bachelor’s in American government from the University of Virginia.

What you may not know about Kara…

As a reporter covering Capitol Hill, Kara was briefly questioned by the Secret Service after (ACCIDENTALLY) tripping former President Bill Clinton while serving as a television pool producer on Inauguration Day. She has an affinity for psychedelic rock, mountains and fresh, hand-cut fries.