Kara Andrade is a five-year veteran of multimedia journalism, both for print and online, who uses social media to bridge the world of newspapers, technologists and entrepreneurs to present relevant, accessible and edgy stories. She builds communities both online and off-line and has reported and organized events in virtual worlds such as Second Life.

Kara is the Interactive Editor for Youth Radio's award-winning converged production company. She maintains and drives Youth Radio's online content strategy, distribution, expanding web audiences and partnerships.

Kara graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Journalism with a Master's in Journalism. She received her B.A. in Literature from New College of Florida and has six years of experience in nonprofit development, public health and community organizing. She has worked as a staff writer, photojournalist and bilingual multimedia journalist for the Alameda Journal of the Contra Costa Times, the Oakland Tribune, Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, and many publications.