Anna Oussenko
“I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Kara over the last year as we worked on scaling ResQ. Kara is a strategic HR leader with exceptional leadership and dedication, she plays a critical role in driving the growth and success of our organization. Working closely with the Leadership and People team, Kara has helped build and execute a long-term strategy that prioritized engagement, hiring, and retention. This strategic vision has enabled the organization to attract and retain top talent while maintaining its core values and culture.
Kara also demonstrated outstanding leadership in executing company-wide performance management program that encourages a high-performance culture and drove continuous, transparent feedback across the organization. Moreover, Kara built scalable learning and development programs that supported retention, grew the team's capabilities, and prepared high-potential employees for management roles.
Overall, Kara’s leadership has been instrumental in building a highly engaged People and Culture team that executed on goals, stayed within budget, and contributed to the organization's success. One thing that I have admired from my time working together is her ability to create a human-centered People experience, that is empathy and compassion driven. She is a leader I am lucky to have the chance to learn from!”