Kara honed her science reporting and writing skills at New York University. Under the guidance of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Dan Fagin, Kara chronicled the health and safety of nail salon workers in New York City in her article The Price of Beauty. Another editorial highlight from her time in New York includes World Wildlife Day celebrates “Life Below Water”​ with perspectives from esteemed marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle, Disneynature’s Vice President Paul Baribault, and Ivonne Higuero, CITES Secretary-General.