Kara Kahley
Secretary BGS-DC and Director of Communications
Kara is a 2007 dual degree graduate, Magna Cum Laude, with a BA in Spanish and a BBA in Management from East Tennessee State University. In 2009, she graduated with her MBA as a two-time Quillen Scholar, also from ETSU. While at ETSU, Kara was selected to both Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities and the Student Leader Hall of Fame. Kara is an experienced research analyst serving the socially responsible investment community. She began her career as an associate with IW Financial in Johnson City, Tennessee and currently works for MSCI in Rockville, Maryland, where she evaluates corporate governance and financial issues for institutional shareholders worldwide. In addition, Kara has experience working in the DC non-profit arena.
Kara is also a certified Zumba fitness instructor and an active member of the community via her membership with the Jaycees (U.S. Junior Chamber).
