Cara Pickett

Cara Pickett, PhD, is a seasoned content designer currently serving as Senior Content Designer at Skylight, a digital consultancy focused on enhancing public services for government agencies. Previously, Cara held positions at Checkr, Inc. as a Content Designer, where notable achievements included leading content strategy for a regulated healthcare product and improving operational efficiencies, and at Xavier University as Administrative Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, enhancing user engagement and supporting faculty in remote teaching transitions. With experience in grant writing and content strategy at organizations such as the Associated Colleges of the Midwest and the Chicago Cultural Alliance, along with an academic background in Music History from Yale University, Cara combines expertise in content design with a strong focus on user experience and organizational goals.