Cara (she/her) joined UPOP in October 2022. In her role Cara directly supports students in their career journey from exploration to skill development, and everything in between. Cara strives to empower students to reflect on their values, interests, and goals in order to find opportunities that are fulfilling and meaningful.
Prior to UPOP, Cara gained experience in higher education, specifically in career education, through her work at the Boston College Career Center as well as through supporting the Northeastern University community within the Align program.
Cara is from Rochester, Minnesota and earned her Bachelor of Science from Marquette University in Educational Studies and Psychology and her Masters in Higher Education-Student Affairs from Boston College. In her free time Cara enjoys going on walks throughout Boston, spending time with friends and family, and trying out new dessert spots!