Kara Franza

Kara Franza has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kara currently works as the Associate Director of Financial Aid at University Support Services (USS) since 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Analyst, Faculty Affairs at Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine from 2019 to 2022. Before that, they were a Financial Aid Counselor at USS from 2013 to 2017, and a Manager at Centerplate from 2009 to 2015. Kara also has experience as a Finance Intern at North Shore-LIJ Health System in 2013 and as a Contracts Intern at Parker Hannifin in 2012. In addition, they worked as a Financial Aid Assistant at USS from 2011 to 2012.

Kara Franza has a diverse education history. Kara began their studies at Manhattanville College from 2010 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Communications. Following their undergraduate studies, Kara pursued further education at Hofstra University from 2018 to 2020. There, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Management. Additionally, Kara has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and professional development. These include certifications in "Quick Scripts for Difficult Conversations," "Communicating with Confidence," and "Speaking Confidently and Effectively," all obtained through LinkedIn in 2022 and 2023.