Kara Cunningham

Kara Cunningham is an experienced executive with a strong background in marketing and program management. At Shift Digital from October 2018 to October 2023, Kara progressed through roles from Senior Program Manager to Executive Director, leading various initiatives. Previously, Kara contributed to the Michigan Export Growth Program at MSU-CIBER as a Research Assistant from January 2008 to June 2010, where responsibilities included consulting for Michigan businesses and creating the Directory of International Internships. Additionally, Kara interned at Young & Rubicam Advertising in 2009, primarily focusing on the Ford Motor Company account. Kara holds a degree in Marketing Research from Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business and studied at John Cabot University in Rome.