Kara Szamborski

Kara Szamborski has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kara is currently working as a Product Marketing Manager at Interfolio since August 2022. Prior to this, Kara was involved in the comic book industry, serving as a Podcast Co-Host / Miniseries Host at I Read Comic Books from September 2016. Kara was responsible for hosting and co-producing various miniseries, analyzing and discussing comic book issues.

Kara also held various roles at BASIS Independent Schools, starting as the Director of Communications in September 2017 and later becoming the Director of Academic Programs. In these positions, they managed internal and client-facing communications, social media presence, and campus communication strategies. Kara also led high-stakes exam administration and collaborated with IT and Operations teams to support staff in software changes.

Before their tenure at BASIS Independent Schools, Kara gained experience in the digital comics industry. Kara worked at comiXology as a Production Coordinator Supervisor, Podcast Co-Host/Co-Producer, International Production Supervisor, International Production Editor, and Production Assistant. In these roles, they oversaw digital storefront content releases, managed publishing calendars, and collaborated with various teams to ensure smooth operations.

In addition to their work in the comic book and education sectors, Kara also freelanced as an Editor, providing copy and content editing services, particularly for the novel Lost Cause by Dan Levinson. Kara also promoted the novel through social media.

Prior to their freelance work, Kara held positions as a Payroll Specialist at Payroll Plus Services and a Store Manager at AAccess.net. Kara was responsible for payroll preparation, tax documentation, customer service, and troubleshooting technology repairs.

Kara's early professional experience includes internships at Archie Comic Publications, where they handled marketing and publicity tasks, and roles as a Production Assistant for a documentary project and HDNet World Report.

Overall, Kara Szamborski has a diverse background in marketing, communications, content production, and project management, with a specialization in the comic book industry as well as experience in payroll and technology sectors.

Kara Szamborski obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and French from SUNY Geneseo in the years 2007 to 2011. Their education continued with studies at the Universite de Paris La Sorbonne; however, specific details regarding the start and end years, as well as the degree pursued and field of study, are unavailable. Additionally, they participated in the University of Virginia's Semester at Sea program, and their education included enrollment at Jagiellonian University.