Kara Amann - Kale

Kara Amann-Kale is an experienced professional in emergency preparedness and public affairs, currently serving as the Director of Hospital Preparedness Programs at the Missouri Hospital Association since August 2018. Previously held roles include DMAT Program Manager at the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and Development Coordinator at the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Kara has extensive experience in leadership and team management from time at Target, where positions included Sales Floor Team Leader and Guest Service Attendant. Early career experience includes project coordination with Jumpstart, focusing on preschool education for at-risk children, as well as administrative support roles at the Office of Child Advocate. Kara holds a Master of Public Affairs with a focus on Nonprofit and Public Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, along with a Bachelor's degree in Biology.