Kara Hannigan

Kara Hannigan is an accomplished leader in talent development and organizational learning with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as Sr Director of People Development at PitchBook Data, Kara oversees talent management, learning and development, and leadership programs for a global workforce. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Learning & Talent Management at Amazon Web Services, where Kara implemented scalable learning solutions for over 12,000 leaders, and managerial positions at King County, Starbucks, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on leadership development, professional skills training, and digital literacy initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree in News Editorial Journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder.