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Kara Axx serves as the Chief Procurement & Risk Officer for the University of Alaska, overseeing system-wide procurement operations, including construction contracting, and the university’s risk management functions. She was appointed Chief Procurement Officer in June 2023, and her role expanded in August 2025 following a strategic reorganization within the system finance office.

Kara’s career at ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å began as a student assistant in the ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åF Facilities Warehouse, and over the years she has advanced through a variety of roles, gaining deep institutional knowledge and hands-on experience. She was part of ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å’s first Procurement Technician training program in 2013 and now serves as its instructor, mentoring the next generation of procurement professionals.

She has contributed to key updates in ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å’s procurement policies and is well-versed in State of Alaska procurement statutes, Board of Regents policy, and federal procurement regulations. Kara holds certifications as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional and Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).

Known for her practical approach to leadership, Kara works closely with teams across all ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å campuses to modernize operations, improve processes, and deliver value across the university system.