Kara Adams
Kara Adams Adjunct | School of Business
Kara Adams is the director of guest experience for Rip City Management, where she oversees the guest experience for both venues on the Rose Quarter property, including the Moda Center. In this role, she leads efforts to create welcoming, engaging and seamless experiences for fans and visitors across large-scale professional sports and entertainment events.
Prior to relocating to Oregon, Adams served as senior manager of guest experience for the Washington Nationals, where she focused on fan engagement, service strategy and operational excellence. She has also worked in the nonprofit sector as marketing and development program manager for the youth sports arm of DC Trust.
Adams brings a broad background spanning nonprofit organizations and professional sports. Her experience includes internships with six different sports organizations, giving her a well-rounded perspective on fan experience, marketing and community engagement across the sports industry.
Education
- MBA & Master's in Sport Business Management, University of Central Florida
- BS, Sport Management, Howard University