Cara Collective
Keshawn Idris is a skilled accounting professional currently serving as a Sr. Staff Accountant at Cara Chicago since February 2018. Keshawn's experience includes a role as a Tax Preparer at Baldwin Wallace University, where collaboration with the Cuyahoga County EITC Coalition involved preparing and filing tax returns for individuals in need. Previous positions also include serving as a Summer Camp Counselor at MetroSquash and a Teaching Assistant with BW Scholars, focusing on mentoring high school students. Keshawn began a career in data management as a Data Clerk at Pierce and Associates during an internship. Academically, Keshawn holds a Master of Science in Accounting from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Baldwin Wallace University, complemented by a strong foundational education at Hales Franciscan High School.
Cara Collective
Cara’s mission is to unlock the power and purpose within our communities and ourselves to create real and lasting success. Through its life- and career-skills training and access to employment opportunities, Cara serves as a leader of poverty alleviation in Chicago and beyond.