Kara Lidberg is a writer and communicator who approaches every project with both precision and depth. As Development Communications Specialist at the North Dakota State University Foundation, she shapes stories that connect people to purpose and inspire generosity, drawing from a career that spans journalism, nonprofit communications, and editorial strategy — from magazine editing to grant writing to donor engagement.

Guided by her CliftonStrengths of developer, empathy, positivity, arranger, and learner, Kara brings both care and curiosity to her craft. She has a gift for drawing out the best in others, weaving their voices and experiences into narratives that are as authentic as they are compelling. An Enneagram Nine with an Eight wing, she balances harmony with conviction — listening deeply, then speaking truth with strength.

Fiercely loyal and justice-oriented, Kara insists on understanding the full landscape of any story before putting words to the page. She believes in the power of clarity, boundaries, and respect, bringing that same integrity to her relationships and collaborations.

Her presence in the Brain Trust ensures that Signal + Story’s work is more than well-crafted — it is work that carries integrity at its core, honors the people it represents, and creates lasting resonance with those it seeks to reach.