Blog – Straight Forward Media

Kara has used her voice in various ways during her 20 year career as a radio personality on Long Island. As a voice for the company’s brand, to sell client’s messages, and as a friend to the listener. No matter what Kara is speaking for she believes in what she is saying and will use her voice to give life to whatever it is you’re trying to convey.

Kara is passionate about diversity, the arts, authenticity, and making people laugh. Kara received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication & Rhetorical Studies, from Hofstra University, in 1999.

Experience & Recognition

Sag/Aftra member since 2002

1997-2000
WRHU 88.7 FM Radio Hofstra University
On-Air personality and Promotions Director and News Anchor for Hofstra TV’s, “News & Views”

1998
WLTW 106.7 Lite FM
Intern

1999
Barnstable Broadcasting Kjoy/Country 94.3/1100 WHLI
Promotions Director 

2000-2001
96.7 EHM
Middays and Assistant Promotions Director and weekend talent at 104.7 Beach Radio 

2001
Barnstable Broadcasting/103.9 WRCN & Love 96.1
Air Personality

2002
Barnstable Broadcasting KJOY 98.3 and 94.3 WMJC

2005-2007
103.1 B-103
Middays
Earned Certificate of Achievement in recognition of remarkable ratings in the Arbitron 2005 Winter Ratings Book.

2007-2009
WALK 97.5
On-air personality 

2010-2020
KJOY 98.3/WALK 97.5/1000 WHLI/103.1 MAX FM
Morning show on Kjoy (2018-2020.) Middays on 1100 WHLI (2019-2020)
Earned Champion for Children Award – March 2012