Cara August

Cara August is a communications leader with 15+ years of experience connecting people, ideas, and purpose through strategic storytelling. As a Senior Public Relations Specialist, she creates content that spotlights academic research, teaching innovation, student experiences, community partnerships, cultural identity, and the arts and sciences. Fluent in Spanish and an avid traveler to more than 30 countries, August brings a global perspective and a collaborative spirit to every project. Her work has strengthened institutional identity, expanded audiences, and deepened community engagement. A former educator and award‑winning grant writer, August is guided by curiosity and purpose, and believes communication can foster empathy, learning, and lasting connection.