Dr. Kara Palamountain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kara Palamountain is a Research Professor and Lecturer at Kellogg School of Management, specializing in the Sustainability Social Impact Program. With extensive experience managing field research teams, she has led initiatives aimed at improving market entry analysis for medical technologies across multiple countries including Botswana, Brazil, and India. Palamountain is heavily involved in projects funded by significant grants aimed at reducing neonatal mortality rates through the implementation of life-saving medical devices. Her contributions include serving as an external reviewer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and authoring several publications focused on global health diagnostics. As President of the Northwestern Global Health Foundation and co-founder of Minute Molecular Diagnostics, she combines her leadership roles to influence health policy and innovative medical solutions. Her previous professional experience includes significant roles at Deloitte in healthcare consulting, amplifying her analytical and strategic prowess in health systems management. She holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducts research and lectures on sustainability and social impact initiatives.

Senior Consultant

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Deloitte Consulting • Evanston, IL

Provided healthcare consulting services focusing on innovation and strategy.

Manager

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Deloitte Consulting • Evanston, IL

Led consulting projects in the healthcare practice.

HIV/AIDS Initiatives Summer Intern

2003-01-01 — 2003-09-01

Abbott Laboratories • Evanston, IL

Assisted in HIV/AIDS initiative projects.

Awards

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Financial Prize 2021

2021-01-01
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Academic Research Impact

2025-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.