Cara Payne

Cara Payne is a skilled Recreation Program Coordinator for the City of Redmond, WA, since November 2023, responsible for developing and overseeing comprehensive fitness programming, including group fitness classes and summer camps, and managing the launch of a new Senior and Community Center. Additionally, Cara serves as a Group Fitness Trainer at AKT Franchise, leading inclusive fitness classes. Previous experience includes roles at Cascadia Consulting Group focused on community outreach and environmental behavior change, and various positions in property management and hospitality. Cara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Washington and a high school diploma from Mount Si High School.