Kara first joined Red Wiggler in 2009 as a college intern, drawn to the farm’s unique mission and inclusive community. She went on to serve in several key roles—including Volunteer Coordinator and Program Manager—before stepping into the Executive Director position. Between her early years at Red Wiggler and her return to leadership, Kara led member operations at Cleo, a family benefits startup, where she deepened her expertise in organizational systems, user-centered design, and team building. She brings a strong commitment to neurodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and community-driven work as she guides Red Wiggler into its next chapter.

Kara loves to garden, knit, sew, hike, and play make believe with her 3-year-old. She is a loss mom and hopes to someday start a care farm for other grieving parents. Always looking for adventure, she and her family took a 5-month long RV road trip across the US in late 2024 and early 2025.