Cara Spidle has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Cara is currently working at Edelman DXI as a Research Director, where they lead methodology and instrument development for primary and secondary research projects. Prior to this, they worked at Ogilvy, where they served as an Account Supervisor and Senior Account Executive. In these roles, they conducted primary and secondary research, developed strategies, and created measurement-based communications products for various clients. Cara also had internships at FleishmanHillard, the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, the Texas House of Representatives, and Project Vote Smart, where they gained experience in public affairs, grantee outreach efforts, and legislative research. Cara also worked as a Campaign Mapping Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life. Overall, Cara's work experience showcases their expertise in research, strategy development, and communication.
Cara Spidle earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from The University of Texas at Austin from 2010 to 2014. Cara also obtained a Business Foundations Certificate from the McCombs School of Business during the same period. Additionally, they received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin from 2010 to 2014. Later, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Media and Public Affairs from The George Washington University from 2014 to 2016.
October, 2023 - present
August, 2021