KP

Kara Penn

Co-Author of Fail Better

Denver Metropolitan Area

Overview

Work Experience

Fail Better

  • Co-Author, Fail Better

    2014 - Current

    Speaking engagements, Workshops and trainings, customized implementation of Fail Better method and principles for companies, government agencies, non profits and philanthropic foundations.

MS

Mission Spark

  • Principal Consultant & Owner

    2011

    Principal Consultant & Owner providing management and strategy consulting and implementation services to mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, social enterprises and philanthropic institutions. As part of Mission Spark's work, I develop thought leadership pieces and practical tools and design and deliver trainings and workshops, executive coaching, organizational mediation, and speaker services.

MA

MIT Alumni Association

  • Co-Chair, MIT Energy, Environment & Sustainability Working Group, MIT Alumni Association

    2010 - 2015

  • Collaborator, Global Health Initiative/ Practicing Management

    2008 - 2014

  • Consultant, Climate Change Collaboratorium

    2007 - 2008

BF

Boettcher Foundation

  • Consultant

    2012 - 2013

JR

Jonathan Rose Companies

  • City Climate Change Planning & Dynamic Modeling

    2007 - 2008

Wo

World of Good Development Organization

  • Fair Trade Wage Guide Intern Team Lead

    2006 - 2007

OA

Oxfam America

  • Fair Trade Intern

    2004 - 2005

Metro East Lead Collaborative

  • Head Coordinator

    2001 - 2003

Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs

  • Coro Fellow

    2000 - 2002

Education

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