Kara Hamilton

In her capacity on the board, Hamilton will work closely with AlertMedia’s executive leadership team to support a variety of strategic growth initiatives and pursue new market opportunities.

As Chief People and Culture Officer at enterprise collaboration software company, Smartsheet, Hamilton is responsible for all aspects of employee experience, including recruiting and retention strategies. Under her leadership, the company has garnered numerous awards recognizing company culture, including consistently being recognized as a best place to work. Prior to focusing on people and culture exclusively, Hamilton served in a variety of leadership roles spanning finance, legal, and IT. Before joining Smartsheet, she also served as the director of finance for GoAhead Software (acquired by Oracle) where she led business operations for the U.S., Poland, and India.