Kiara Badue is the Digital Communications & Media Manager for the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), where she helps lead the organization’s digital strategy and content efforts to strengthen its online presence, boost engagement, and highlight CMTA’s advocacy for manufacturers statewide.
Kiara joined the organization as an intern in 2022 before transitioning to a full-time role in June 2023. Since then, she has supported major initiatives such as CMTA’s digital rebranding, the statewide Coolest Thing Made in California contest, and has contributed to and led several award-winning organizational projects and digital campaigns.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications-public relations with a minor in Marketing from California State University, Sacramento, and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) California Capital Chapter. In her free time, Kiara enjoys traveling, attending Sacramento Kings games, and spending time with friends and family.