Kara Amana
About Kara Amana
Kara Amana serves as the Associate Director of MBA Technology at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2014. She has a strong background in educational technology and has held various roles at Tufts University and Regis College, contributing to significant projects and initiatives in the field.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Kara Amana serves as the Associate Director of MBA Technology at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the technological advancements within the MBA program. Her responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of various technology initiatives that support the educational objectives of the institution. Amana played a significant role in the multi-year implementation project of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), which enhances the learning experience for MBA students.
Previous Experience at Tufts University
Prior to her current role, Kara Amana worked at Tufts University in various capacities. From 2011 to 2013, she was a Client Relationship Manager and Team Lead, where she managed client interactions and team dynamics. Before that, she served as an IT Client Services Specialist from 2007 to 2010 and as an IT Services Coordinator for a brief period in 2006. Her experience at Tufts University provided her with a strong foundation in client services and IT management.
Educational Background
Kara Amana holds a Master of Science in Communication from Regis College, which she completed from 2004 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education from the same institution, studying from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background equips her with skills in communication and education, which are essential in her current role in technology management.
Initiatives in MBA Technology
In her role at Harvard Business School, Kara Amana initiated the MBA's exam scanning process, which involved comprehensive documentation, staffing, and training on the TurnItIn platform. She collaborated with an agile IT team to develop a name recording tool that reduced administrative burdens and addressed key business needs within the MBA program. Additionally, she led the campaign to implement tools for Career & Professional Development, focusing on the continuous assessment and development of the IT portfolio roadmap.