My name is Cara. I am a strategic communications professional passionate about connecting people through meaningful storytelling and impactful messaging. My expertise spans marketing campaigns, executive and internal communications, donor engagement, and public relations, with a particular focus on serving diverse stakeholder groups—including mission-driven, faith-based, and justice-minded audiences.

Inspired by Jesus’ call to “welcome the stranger,” I earned my doctorate in intercultural studies from Biola University. My dissertation explored how sub-Saharan African immigrant women navigate womanhood, belonging, and cultural expectations. Recently, an essay detailing my late husband’s asylum journey from Cameroon to the U.S. was featured in the book “Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation.”

Beyond my professional work, I am energized by the outdoors, which has led me to the foothills of the Himalayas, the Nile River, and the rift zone of Kīlauea. Yet, my most cherished adventure is being a wife and mom—roles that inspire me every day.

I’d love to connect! Say hi on Instagram or drop me a message here.