Kara Long

Kara Long, SHRM-CP, PHR, serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Travel Portland since June 2021, bringing extensive experience in human resources management. Previously, Kara held the position of Senior Human Resources Advisor/Business Partner at Education Northwest from December 2015 to June 2021, focusing on aligning HR services with organizational objectives. Prior roles include Human Resources Generalist/Manager at Airwair International Ltd - Dr Martens, where responsibilities encompassed recruitment, employee relations, and compliance for over 200 employees, and Senior Account Manager/Recruiter at Employment Trends, specializing in high-volume recruiting. Kara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University Bloomington.