Kara Menendez
Account Exectutive
Kara Menendez joined CoreMessage in 2008 as an account executive. At CoreMessage, Kara
works with clients to develop communication strategies in order to convey each client's unique
message.
Prior to joining the CoreMessage team, Kara served in the Executive Office of the Governor for
both Governor Jeb Bush and Governor Charlie Crist. Under Governor Bush, Kara worked as an
analyst in the Appointments Office, vetting applicants and reaching out to local leaders around
the state to receive input. She also prepared briefing materials and recommendations for
appointments, as well as briefing senior advisors on her recommendations. Once an appointment
was made, Kara prepared all necessary paperwork for the Secretary of State and wrote press
releases announcing Governor Bush's appointment.
Kara served in several capacities under Governor Crist, first working on the Crist-Kottkamp
Transition Team providing administrative support to senior campaign and administration
officials. Once Governor Crist took office, Kara continued working in the Appointments Office,
providing input and research on appointments for constitutional officers and judges around the
state. Kara joined the Governor's Press & Communications Office in the fall of 2007 as
speechwriter for Governor Crist and Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp. Kara was responsible for
writing speeches, press releases, media advisories and related media. She also provided
assistance to the communications team on special projects as needed.
Before joining the Governor's Office, Kara worked as the editorial coordinator for the Florida
Sheriff's Association's Sheriff Star Magazine's Guide to Government. In this capacity, Kara
updated contact information for local, state and federal government agencies and officials. She
edited and formatted all information received for the 60-page publication. While an
undergraduate student, Kara interned with Rowland Publishing where she developed and
researched assigned article topics. She contacted individuals for interviews and gathered
supporting information for articles. Her articles contributed to the publication of Tallahassee
Magazine and Emerald Coast Magazine.
A native of Florida, Kara graduated from Florida State University with a degree in English and a
minor in business.
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