Kara Richardson Whitely
Kara Richardson Whitely is an adventurer and author of the memoir Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds, which is being made into a movie produced by and starring ‘This Is Us’ actress, Chrissy Metz. Kara has partnered with brands like L.L. Bean, Columbia, Keen and Discover Puerto Rico to showcase diversity and inclusion and build positive brand sentiment in the plus-sized community. That makes up 67 percent of Americans, a largely ignored, yet untapped and propitious market. Her mission to encourage people of all sizes and abilities to get active outside made her a great fit for Come Alive Outside’s Board of Directors. She has inspired teams and individuals to overcome obstacles and bet on their own success at companies such as Pfizer, Google and Uber.
