Kara Kaminsky Rich

Kara Kaminsky Rich, MBA, is an experienced professional with a diverse background in business development, licensing, partnerships, and marketing. Kara has held senior leadership roles in various industries, including retail, aviation, hospitality, and media.

Kara's most recent position is as the Senior Director of Business Development and Licensing at Girl Scouts of the USA, where they are responsible for driving growth and expanding licensing opportunities. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Licensing and Partnerships at Edible Arrangements, leading the brand's licensing strategy and achieving profitability goals.

Before joining Edible Arrangements, Kara worked as the Senior Director of Partnerships and Business Development, Americas, at Buzz Products, an agency specializing in bespoke collaborations for leading airlines. Kara played a key role in developing brand partnerships and creating innovative design solutions.

Kara also has a strong background in the aviation industry, having worked for Delta Air Lines in various roles. As part of the Entertainment Partnerships team, they built relationships with movie studios, record labels, and streaming music services, resulting in the creation of Delta's first onboard music discovery platform. Additionally, they led the eCommerce - Media & Partnerships team, driving revenue through cross-channel marketing campaigns with Fortune 500 companies.

Earlier in their career, Kara held positions at THE REYNOLDS GROUP INC, Niche Media, Julian LeCraw & Company, and Bank of America Corporation, where they gained valuable experience in business development, marketing, and public relations. Kara also worked at The Home Depot, focusing on government relations and lobbying efforts.

With their extensive work experience and expertise in partnership development, licensing, and marketing strategies, Kara Kaminsky Rich, MBA, is a highly skilled professional capable of driving growth and delivering results for organizations.

Kara Kaminsky Rich earned a B.A. in Political Science from Emory University in 1994. Kara then pursued their MBA at Emory University's Goizueta Business School from 2000 to 2003. In addition, they hold a certification from the Harvard Division of Continuing Education's Professional Development Program, obtained in 2022.