About Kara
A champion of American manufacturing and workforce innovation, Kara steers DCC’s strategic-policy work while also serving as Senior Vice President of TCCI Manufacturing. Her dual role – boardroom strategy and on-the-ground operations – gives clients firsthand insight into how policy, innovation, and workforce strategy intersect. Appointed to Illinois’ Workforce Innovation Board and architect of the Clean Energy Workforce Academy, Kara brings unmatched credibility with government, media, and industry partners – keeping DCC clients ahead of the curve on talent, technology, and U.S. competitiveness. She’s led communications and coalition efforts from federal agencies to industry alliances – earning coverage in Politico, Bloomberg, Axios, and Crain’s while mobilizing billions in investment for clean-energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing growth.
