Kara Penn

Co-Author, Fail Better

2014

Speaking engagements, Workshops and trainings, customized implementation of Fail Better method and principles for companies, government agencies, non profits and philanthropic foundations.

Principal Consultant & Owner

2011

Principal Consultant & Owner providing management and strategy consulting and implementation services to mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, social enterprises and philanthropic institutions. As part of Mission Spark's work, I develop thought leadership pieces and practical tools and design and deliver trainings and workshops, executive coaching, organizational mediation, and speaker services.

Co-Chair, MIT Energy, Environment & Sustainability Working Group, MIT Alumni Association

2010 - 2015

Collaborator, Global Health Initiative/ Practicing Management

2008 - 2014

Consultant, Climate Change Collaboratorium

2007 - 2008

Consultant

2012 - 2013

City Climate Change Planning & Dynamic Modeling

2007 - 2008

Fair Trade Wage Guide Intern Team Lead

2006 - 2007

Fair Trade Intern

2004 - 2005

Head Coordinator

2001 - 2003

Director

2001 - 2003

Coro Fellow

2000 - 2002