Kira Franz

Kira Franz is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in human resources, operations, and legal sectors. Currently serving as the Human Resources Director at Cornish College of the Arts since January 2023, Kira previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Recompose, where significant contributions included hiring initial team members and establishing a prepayment system compliant with Washington funeral law. Kira's diverse experience spans roles such as Director of Operations at Madrona Venture Labs, Fluke Hall Manager at University of Washington's CoMotion Labs, and Director of Business Operations at Glowforge. With a background as a contract appellate attorney and HR Director at Chef, Kira combines legal expertise with operational acumen, supported by a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law and a B.A. from Harvard University.