Kara Murray-Badal

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Meet Kara Murray-Badal

Born and raised in Oakland’s District 2, Kara Murray-Badal grew up witnessing both the vibrancy of her community and the deep inequities shaping it. Determined to drive change, she built a career bridging housing, public safety, and policy innovation. Now, as Director of the Housing Venture Lab at Terner Labs, she champions bold housing solutions while balancing budgets for long-term sustainability. With experience in government, nonprofits, and private industry, Kara has led initiatives in public safety, grassroots campaigns, and housing finance—all driven by her lifelong commitment to ensuring that Oakland works for everyone.

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