Kara Beth Poe

Class of 2027

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A headshot of McConnell Scholar Kara Beth Poe taken on Oct. 27, 2025.

Kara Beth Poe, of Royalton, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2027 at the University of Louisville. She studies political science and communications with a minor in political marketing. 

Honors Societies 

  • University of Louisville Honors Program

Scholarships & Awards

  • University of Louisville Trustees Academic Scholarship
  • Ford Hall Goes to Washington (24 and 25)
  • McConnell Center Reader's Choice Fall 24 and Spring 25
  • Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship
  • Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation Scholarship
  • United States Senate Page School U.S. History Award

Campus & Extracurricular Activities

  • Member, Vice President of Communications and Marketing Selection Committee Board (26)
  • Member, Digital Experience Board (26)
  • Chair, McConnell Scholars Student Council (25-26)
  • Director of Communications, Student Government Association (25-26)
  • Director of Programming, Chi Omega Women's Fraternity Beta Gamma (24-25)
  • Service Co-Coordinator, Engage Lead Serve Board (ELSB) (24-25)
  • Outreach Chair, McConnell Scholar's Council (24-25)
  • Community Service Director, Chi Omega Women's Fraternity Beta Gamma chapter (23-24)
  • Animal Welfare Committee, ELSB (23-24)

Work & Internship Experience

  • PR + Office Assistant, McConnell Center (24 to Current)
  • Communications Intern, Office of Kentucky State Senate Majority Caucus (26)
  • Page Coordinator, United States Senate Republican Cloakroom (25)
  • Press Intern, Office of Senator Mitch McConnell (24)
  • Employee, EJ's Shaved Ice (22-23)
  • United States Senate Page, Sergeant At Arms of The United States Senate (21)
  • Gymnastics Instructor, Sparks Athletics (20-21) 

High School

Kara Beth Poe is a graduate of Magoffin County High School, where she served as president of her school's National Beta Club chapter, a member of the Eastern KY Regional Gear Up Program, and a varsity dance team member. During her junior year, Kara Beth was a United States Senate Page for the 117th Congress. She is a Daughters of the American Revolution 2023 recipient.