Kara Holmes
About Kara Holmes
Kara Holmes is a Program Manager for Thought Leadership Initiatives at FranklinCovey. She has extensive experience in program management and production coordination, having worked at FamilySearch and FranklinCovey in various roles.
Current Title at FranklinCovey
Kara Holmes currently holds the position of Program Manager for Thought Leadership Initiatives at FranklinCovey. She began this role in 2020 and is responsible for overseeing strategic projects related to thought leadership across the organization.
Past Role at FamilySearch
From 2018 to 2020, Kara Holmes worked at FamilySearch as the Production Coordinator for Rootstech in Greater Salt Lake City Area. During her two-year tenure, she managed the production aspects of the global genealogy event, contributing to its wide-reaching success.
Previous Experience at FranklinCovey
Kara Holmes was with FranklinCovey prior to her current role, working from 2009 to 2018 as the Manager of the Speakers Bureau. Her nine-year tenure involved coordinating and managing speaker engagements, ensuring smooth operations, and facilitating effective communication with clients.
Role at Office of Dr. Stephen R. Covey
Between 1999 and 2005, Kara Holmes served as Program Manager and Traveling Assistant at the Office of Dr. Stephen R. Covey within FranklinCovey in Utah. In this capacity, she supported Dr. Covey's travel and program-related activities, ensuring logistical coordination and support for various initiatives.
Education and Background
Kara Holmes studied at Brigham Young University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. She completed her degree between 1994 and 1997. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in American culture and history, which has contributed to her diverse career path.