Kara is an urban planner and cultural organizer focusing on the role of arts and creativity in community building and government. As the former Chief of Arts and Culture for the City of Boston, she oversaw the Arts and Culture cabinet. This included the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, which supports Boston’s diverse artists, organizations, and cultural ecosystem to create a vibrant city where all of Boston’s communities can express creativity and agency. Kara currently serves as the Senior Program Officer of Arts and Culture at The Kresge Foundation.