Kara Pederson
About Kara Pederson
Kara Pederson is the Director of Communications for Tax & Accounting at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2022. She has over ten years of experience in marketing and communications across various industries, including her previous roles at the American Cancer Society and Guthrie Theater.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Kara Pederson serves as the Director of Communications for the Tax & Accounting division at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2022, bringing her extensive experience in communications to the role. In her current capacity, she provides strategic communications counsel tailored to the needs of the Tax & Accounting business. Her responsibilities include preparing leaders for engagements with both internal and external audiences across various communication channels.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Kara Pederson worked at Thomson Reuters in various capacities. She was the Director of Communications from 2021 to 2022 and served as Communications Manager from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Specialist in Internal Communications from 2011 to 2016. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters spans over a decade, during which she developed a deep understanding of the company's communication strategies.
Experience at American Cancer Society
Kara Pederson worked at the American Cancer Society as the Director of Constituent Relations from 1998 to 2003. In this role, she focused on building relationships with constituents and enhancing communication efforts to support the organization's mission. Her experience in this position contributed to her overall expertise in communications within the health care sector.
Educational Background
Kara Pederson studied at the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, where she earned a Master of Business Communication (MBC) degree with a focus on marketing and advertising from 1998 to 2002. Earlier, she attended Gustavus Adolphus College, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background supports her extensive career in marketing and communications.
Marketing and Communications Expertise
Kara Pederson has over ten years of experience in marketing and communications across various industries, including information technology, publishing, health care, and theater. She specializes in storytelling and creating experiences and events that engage audiences. Additionally, she has five years of management and supervisory experience, enhancing her leadership capabilities in communications.