Kara O'Connor is an experienced benefits strategy professional currently serving as the Director of Benefits Strategy at Eversource Energy since February 2025. Previously, Kara held the position of System Director of Benefits at Tufts Medicine from January 2021 to February 2025, where responsibilities included the implementation of standardized medical plans benefiting over 13,000 employees and the promotion of a Prior Authorization strategy that significantly reduced pharmacy spending. Prior to that role, Kara served as Director of Retirement Services at Tufts Medicine, overseeing pension plan administration and leading de-risking activities. Earlier career roles include Senior Retirement Plan Analyst at MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Team Leader of Defined Contribution Plans at Raytheon, and Senior Pension Analyst at Hallmark Health System, along with 6 years as a Senior Plan Administrator at Putnam Investments. Kara holds an MBA from Bentley University and a BA in Economics from The Catholic University of America.
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