Kara Baumann

Kara Baumann has a diverse work experience, beginning with their role as a harp teacher and performer in 2000. Kara then worked as an undergraduate researcher at the Virginia Tech E-Textiles Lab from 2007 to 2009. In 2009, they joined Uncork-it as Director of Strategy. In this role, they analyzed data to inform and refine marketing plans, conducted market research, built and fielded surveys, and wrote feature articles, press releases, website copy, and other marketing materials for science and technology clients. Additionally, they served on the strategy team to develop proposals and marketing plans for clients.

Kara Baumann attended Salem Academy from 2002 to 2005. Kara then attended The Catholic University of America from 2005 to 2006, studying Electrical Engineering. Kara then attended Virginia Tech from 2007 to 2011, earning a BA in Economics with a Minor in Professional Writing, and a background in Electrical Engineering (4 years in major + research).