Kara Smith is a Senior Program Assistant providing support to NIWL staff through administrative, accounting, and contracts procedural duties. Prior to NIWL, she served as the Programs & Projects Associate at The Corps Network, where she supported the implementation and management of several grants and projects with a focus on programmatic and financial compliance. Kara also managed the Excellence in Corps Operations self-assessment and peer review process, coordinating site visits and fostering the sharing of best practices.