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Civil and Resilience Engineer
Arup
New York, New York
Kara is a licensed civil engineer and resilience specialist with a focus on climate-adaptive infrastructure and waterfront design. At Arup, she leads interdisciplinary teams on projects that integrate engineering, ecology, and community engagement to deliver long-term resilience outcomes. Her work spans coastal adaptation, stormwater management, and beneficial use of dredge material, including her leadership on the Cleveland Harbor Eastern Embayment Resilience Strategy (CHEERS) and Liberty State Park Revitalization Plan. Kara brings a systems-thinking approach to infrastructure planning and is passionate about advancing equitable, nature-based solutions for communities at large.
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WED-A11: Great Lakes Resilience: Advancing a Novel Regional Prototype from Concept to Construction
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM PT
FRI-C09: State Parks in the City? Lessons from the Garden State
Friday, September 18, 2026
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM PT