Kara Valikai

Kara Valikai is an accomplished leader in sustainability and corporate strategy with extensive experience in high-level positions at notable companies. Most recently, Kara served as Senior Director of Impact Strategy, Integration, and Reporting at lululemon, where responsibilities included defining the company's impact vision and overseeing sustainability reporting. Previously, at Nike, Kara directed the development and implementation of a comprehensive global sustainability strategy, collaborating with numerous departments to achieve ambitious targets. At Walmart, Kara advanced strategies for online and offline ecosystem integration and women's economic empowerment initiatives while managing international teams. Earlier career experience includes leadership roles at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and consulting for TechnoServe. Kara holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.