Cara Murray joined Heritage in 2018 as our Student Relations Director. Cara has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design from University of Oregon with a focus in textiles and home furnishings. She also studied jacquard weaving at the Fondazione Lisio in Florence Italy, where she gained an appreciation for fine craftsmanship and textile construction. Before joining the Heritage team, Cara worked at a Digital Textile Printing Startup in Portland where she collaborated with local interior designers and other small businesses to bring their designs to life on custom printed fabric. She loved being a part of Portland’s diverse and supportive community of small businesses, makers, and designers. Cara’s role at Heritage includes building connections and relationships with students, the industry, and design professionals.