Kara Bledsoe
About Kara Bledsoe
Kara Bledsoe is a Content Development Intern with extensive experience in various roles related to information science and cultural studies. She has worked as a freelance writer and graduate assistant while specializing in musetech and digital humanities.
Work at ITHAKA
Kara Bledsoe currently serves as a Content Development Intern at ITHAKA, a role she has held since 2016. In this position, she focuses on content creation and development, contributing to the organization's mission of advancing scholarly research and education. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to enhance digital resources and improve user engagement.
Education and Expertise
Kara Bledsoe earned her Bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She later pursued a Master's degree in Information Science at Pratt Institute, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Her academic background emphasizes musetech, Black studies, cultural studies, digital humanities, and database building, reflecting her diverse interests and expertise in the field.
Background
Kara Bledsoe has a varied professional background, beginning with her early roles at Swarthmore College. She worked as a Library Intern, Research and Information Associate, and Social Media Coordinator, among other positions. Her experience also includes internships at the Archive of Contemporary Music and Memphis Public Library. Since 2016, she has been a Freelance Writer and Graduate Assistant at Pratt Institute, further broadening her skill set.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kara Bledsoe has contributed to various projects that intersect information science and culture. She has written extensively on these topics, showcasing her ability to blend her academic knowledge with practical applications. Her involvement in multiple internships and assistantships has equipped her with a strong foundation in research and content development.
Interests and Activities
Kara Bledsoe enjoys traveling globally to visit museums, libraries, galleries, and archives. This passion for exploration complements her professional focus on cultural studies and information science, allowing her to engage with diverse perspectives and practices within the field.