Cara Cortese is an experienced professional in business systems, currently serving as the Director of Business Systems at Cengage since August 2020. Prior to this role, Cara held various positions at Nelson, including Director of Business Systems and Senior Manager of Business Systems, from June 2017 to August 2020. Cara's career in business systems began at Nelson Education, where responsibilities included Marketing Systems & Analytics Manager and Senior Marketing Coordinator from May 2011 to March 2017. Cara's career commenced as an Administrative Assistant at Ryerson University from January 2010 to April 2011. Cara earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis from Ryerson University between 2007 and 2011.