Cara McDonough

Cara McDonough is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in public relations, freelance writing, and community engagement. Since January 2021, McDonough has served as a Public Relations Specialist at The Jackson Laboratory. In addition to this role, McDonough has been self-employed as a Freelance Writer since 2006, producing feature articles and essays on topics such as family life, parenting, and health for various notable publications including The Washington Post and the Boston Globe. Other previous positions include Community Engagement Coordinator and Staff Writer at Neighborhood Music School, Senior Writer at Finding Dulcinea, Reporter at The Chatham News and Record, and Continuity Director at Curtis Media Group. McDonough holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English with a minor in Philosophy from Boston University.