Kara Engelhardt
About Kara Engelhardt
Kara Engelhardt is the Director of Internal Communications at SEI, with extensive experience in internal communications and leadership roles at Vanguard, DaVita, and Lockheed Martin.
Current Position at SEI
Kara Engelhardt currently serves as the Director of Internal Communications at SEI. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's internal messaging and communication strategies, ensuring clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Previous Roles at Vanguard
Before joining SEI, Kara Engelhardt worked at Vanguard, where she held the position of Global Finance Communications Leader from 2021 to 2022 in Malvern, Pennsylvania. During her time at Vanguard, she was instrumental in enhancing the company's financial messaging and stakeholder engagement. Prior to that, she served as a Communications Consultant from 2018 to 2021 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, focusing on broader communication strategies within the organization.
Experience at DaVita
From 2013 to 2017, Kara Engelhardt worked as the IT Communications Manager at DaVita in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In this capacity, she managed internal technology communications, keeping employees informed and engaged with the latest technological advancements within the company.
Roles at Lockheed Martin
Kara Engelhardt held several positions at Lockheed Martin, beginning as a Business Development Analyst Sr from 2006 to 2008. She then led the Innovation Program from 2008 to 2011, fostering a culture of innovation within the company. Her final role at Lockheed Martin was as a Training & Development Representative from 2011 to 2013 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, where she focused on employee training and development initiatives.
Educational Background
Kara Engelhardt has a robust educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Virginia Wesleyan College, studying from 1997 to 2001. She then obtained a Master of Arts in Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Mass Media from Temple University between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, she holds an MBA from Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business, which she achieved in one year from 2008 to 2009. In 2021, she completed a Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certificate from the University of Vermont.
Early Career in Marketing
Kara Engelhardt began her career in marketing, serving as a Marketing Coordinator at American Heritage Federal Credit Union from 2004 to 2005. In this role, she was involved in various marketing initiatives and efforts to promote the credit union's services and offerings.