Kara Brodzinski

Kara Brodzinski is an experienced program and grants manager with a strong background in suicide prevention and workforce development. Currently serving as Program Manager for the CDC Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Grant and Grants Manager for SAMHSA Zero Suicide & GLS Grants at the Suicide Prevention Center of New York, Kara manages grant implementation for 14 organizations, oversees finance management, develops optimization strategies, and ensures compliance with federal funding requirements. Previously, Kara worked as a Job Developer at Horizon Health Services, assisting clients with employment opportunities and job readiness, and served as a Literacy Americorps Member, where responsibilities included data management and curriculum development. Kara holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Canisius University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Medaille University, complemented by a study abroad experience at Lorenzo de' Medici Italian International Institute.