& this is my attempt to write a bio. 

I’m the girl who grew up designing her own board games out of cardboard and pizza boxes while dreaming of one day working for Milton Bradley. I was the 4 year old entertained by a box of crayons for hours and the middle schooler who lived inside Photoshop. My family instantly regretted (I’m sure) gifting me my first camera on my 12th birthday, because from that moment on their entire lives were documented.

More recently I’ve been leading internal creative for some of the world's most admired brands (Southwest Airlines, Ulta Beauty, Panera Bread, + more) through a variety of immersive experiences and events. Clients trust me to shape their culture and reinvigorate their brand from the inside out.

Awards

Best Employee Engagement Event • Ulta Beauty - Event Marketer’s Hidden Gems (2019) while at CPG Agency

Best Overall B2B Event, Runner Up • Southwest Airlines - Event Marketer’s Hidden Gems (2019) while at CPG Agency

The It List - Event Marketer (2019 + 2017) while at CPG Agency

Kara Hoganson is a powerhouse. She has led design for our agency and has produced some of the most engaging, inventive, and beautiful designs for our clients that I have ever seen. She has made a name for herself and is demanded by those that have worked with her, both internally as well as externally.

On top of that she is a genuine, kind, and wonderful human being. She is the kind of person you want on your team. She is also fiercely loyal and actually gives a damn about the work. I cannot recommend her more.

– Scott C. | CPG Agency