Kara joined The Foundry in 1999, where she manages internal operations, including finance and human resources, for The Foundry, Foundry Therapeutics, and current resident portfolio companies.

Prior to joining The Foundry, Kara was the Human Resources Manager for Medtronic AneuRx, where she ran local HR operations and implemented Medtronic corporate initiatives. Previously, she held HR positions at the corporate headquarters of Specialized Bicycle Components and for EXECUTONE Information Systems in Connecticut.

Kara earned her BS in business administration from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.