Kara is an experienced speaker for a variety of events. She has spoken to groups around the country since 2010. Her focus includes telling her experiences, encouraging people in overcoming adversity, and motivating attendees to make the most of their lives regardless of past experiences.

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Some of her past speaking engagements include speaking at schools, to leadership groups, law enforcement and victim's advocacy groups, and more.

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While Kara caters her presentations to the audience she presents to, her speaking engagements fall into these categories:

 

Case study with applications Keynote (Law Enforcement)
Kara presents her case with case file evidence. She then uses her experience as a survivor, work in law enforcement and advocacy, and in media to give applications for law enforcement to empower victims to become survivors without jeopardizing their work. 

 

Case study with applications Keynote (Civilians)

Kara presents her case with an appropriate level of detail for the audience. She then uses her experience as a survivor, work in law enforcement and advocacy, and in media to give applications for empowering victims or encouraging resiliency. 

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Ethics in True Crime Keynote

Kara presents a conversation on the considerations of producing true crime ethically. Kara utilizes her background as a survivor, her previous work in law enforcement and victims advocacy, and her current work as a media-trained keynote speaker to provide insights on balancing the desire to tell true crime stories with the ethics of victim-supportive content. 
 

"Not Defined" speech

Kara gives an overview of her experience and recovery. She uses her experience to encourage listeners that you are not defined by the circumstances of your life and that you can choose strength, resiliency, healing, and growth. 

If you are interested in booking or would like her rate sheet and one sheet, please reach out here.

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