Kara was born in Maine to a Navy family and raised in Butler, PA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Edinboro University and her Master of Science in Organizational Leadership at Robert Morris University. She also graduated from Leadership Butler County in 2026, where she served as the social media chair. She actively serves her community as a board member for VOICE, secretary of the SRHS Wrestling Boosters, and team parent for Steel City Soccer Club. She currently lives in Portersville with her husband, three children, and five pets. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, traveling, and hiking. Fun fact, she even conquered Mt. Katahdin despite a fear of heights!