Kara Pillsbury Johnson

Kara Pillsbury Johnson is an experienced professional with a robust background in strategic program management and public policy. Currently serving as a Senior Strategy and Program Manager at MassHousing since June 2016, Kara has previously held roles such as a Program Analyst in the Community Services Department and a Student Affairs Specialist at the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund. Kara's experience includes serving as a Public Policy Graduate Intern at New Profit, and extensive consulting work with Linkage, Inc. Kara has also contributed to community development through projects with the Ceiba Foundation and the Peace Corps, where significant achievements included establishing a community library and overseeing public health initiatives. Educationally, Kara holds a Master of Science in Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gordon College.