Kara Dennison

Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC, serves as a Corporate Leadership & Organizational Strategy Consultant at Optimized Career Solutions since January 2019, collaborating with executive leaders on organizational strategy and employee engagement. Recognized as a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement Influencer for 2023 and 2024, Kara leverages extensive experience as an Executive Career & Leadership Coach and former Corporate Recruiter to improve job search processes and decision-making in hiring. As a Contributing Writer for Forbes, Kara explores topics related to career advancement and inclusive workplace leadership. Previously, Kara held key roles at UA Brands as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, leading workforce planning initiatives and reducing turnover, and at 1&1 Internet AG as a Customer Retention Manager. Educational background includes a BS in Management, a BA in Marketing, and a minor in Ethics from Eastern University.