Kara earned her Master of Science degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Her experience includes personal training, teaching for ACSM, sports nutrition, weight management, integrative medicine, and dialysis. She believes strongly in living her values which includes serving those around her. Because of this, Kara was a board member of the Nashville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics from 2016 to 2021. She served as website coordinator, president-elect, president, and past president. Kara also believes in progression and empowering individuals. This value led her to become certified in Lifestyle Medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is currently serving as the Director of Health Promotion for Memorial Hospital and Clinics. She is located in Carthage, IL.