Cara Bongirno
About Cara Bongirno
Cara Bongirno is the Manager of Employee Development & Engagement at Fortis Solutions Group, known for significantly improving employee engagement and reducing disengagement.
Current Title and Role
Cara Bongirno is the Manager of Employee Development & Engagement at Fortis Solutions Group. She has been with the company since 2019, working out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. In her role, she has designed and implemented a comprehensive people strategy that significantly improved employee engagement. Specifically, her efforts led to a 73% improvement in the employee engagement ratio and decreased the number of actively disengaged employees by 36%.
Professional Background
Cara Bongirno has a diverse professional background that spans multiple industries and roles. Prior to her time at Fortis Solutions Group, she was an Organizational Development & Learning Consultant - Culture & Engagement at Volkswagen of America, Inc. in 2019 for 8 months in Herndon, Virginia. Before that, she worked at Bechtel National Inc. as a Sr. Leadership Development Specialist for 2 months and as a Learning and Development Specialist for 8 years in Reston, Virginia. Her earlier experience includes roles such as Case Management Supervisor at CASA of Pueblo, Adjunct Instructor at Colorado State University-Pueblo, and Co-founder and Business Manager at Tseng Signature Homes, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Cara Bongirno holds an M.S. from California Lutheran University, where she studied Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Behavioral Therapy & Health Psychology. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and aids her in her current role in employee development and engagement. Her expertise in these areas has been instrumental in achieving significant improvements in employee engagement metrics at Fortis Solutions Group.
Achievements in Employee Engagement
At Fortis Solutions Group, Cara Bongirno has led transformative efforts in talent development and engagement. Her strategic initiatives have resulted in an 11% increase in engaged employees within the organization. Her work has proven to be highly impactful, contributing to a more engaged and productive workforce.
Previous Work with CASA of Pueblo and Colorado State University-Pueblo
Cara Bongirno has also contributed to the non-profit and academic sectors. From 2008 to 2010, she served as a Case Management Supervisor at CASA of Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado, where she managed casework for children and families. Additionally, she worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Colorado State University-Pueblo from 1993 to 1995, where she shared her knowledge and expertise in the classroom.