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Kara Martin Schlageter

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Chief Information Security Officer at Discovery Education
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Kara Martin Schlageter is a people-first CISO at Discovery Education with over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity across technology and financial services. She focuses on the human side of security to drive transformation and deliver measurable results. Kara holds a BS from North Carolina State University.

Outside of her executive role, Kara is deeply passionate about mentorship and helping underserved youth find opportunities for growth. She is actively involved with the Wayfinders program, where she has mentored high school students for several years, guiding them toward college and future success.

Kara holds a patent for a system designed to automate the identification of network controls status.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Priorities

Topics Kara cares about

Human-Centric Security
Emphasizes that the "human side of cybersecurity is just as critical as the technical," a core part of her professional philosophy.
Youth Mentorship
Actively mentors students through the Wayfinders program, frequently sharing her pride in their growth and achievements.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Chief Information Security Officer
Discovery Education
8-2024 - 7-2025
SVP, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Strategy & Business Enablement (Deputy CISO)
First Citizens Bank
1-2024 - 5-2024
SVP, Corporate Cybersecurity Business Transformation & Delivery Executive
Truist
12-2022 - 1-2024
SVP, IAM Transformation Executive
Truist
11-2021 - 12-2022
SVP, Compliance and Operational Risk Executive, Head of IAM Risk
Bank of America
In the press

Media appearances

Discovery Education Appoints First‑Ever Chief Information Security Officer, Kara Schlageter. Featured in Discovery Education (official press release)
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Discovery Education Appoints Kara Schlageter as First Chief Information Security Officer. Featured in Security Boulevard
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Education
BS
North Carolina State University
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