Skip to content

Firm Profile

About

History

Awards

Clients

Firm Profile

About

History

Awards

Clients

What We Do

Architecture

Interior Design

Planning

Zoning Entitlements

Historic Preservation

What We Do

Architecture

Interior Design

Planning

Zoning Entitlements

Historic Preservation

Our Approach

Mission & Values

Design Maxims

Environmental

Our Approach

Mission & Values

Design Maxims

Environmental

Projects

Civic / Municipal

Cultural / Arts

Faith & Community

K-12 & Higher Education

Mixed-Use & Multifamily

Office & Workplace

Retail & Hospitality

Projects

Civic / Municipal

Cultural / Arts

Faith & Community

K-12 & Higher Education

Mixed-Use & Multifamily

Office & Workplace

Retail & Hospitality

The Latest

Firm News

The Latest

Firm News

Who We Are

People

Offices

Community Engagement

Who We Are

People

Offices

Community Engagement

Join Our Team

Careers

Internships

Join Our Team

Careers

Internships

Contact Us

General Inquiries

New Project Opportunities

Continuing Education

Vendor & Product Opportunities

Design Collaborations

Contact Us

General Inquiries

New Project Opportunities

Continuing Education

Vendor & Product Opportunities

Design Collaborations

Kara Allison

Human Resources Leader
Human Resources
/
Dallas
University of Oklahoma

Kara serves as HR Leader at GFF, bringing more than seven years of experience in People Operations across hospitality and private equity-backed technology environments. Her background includes supporting growing organizations through expansion and acquisition, with a focus on building scalable, compliant, and people-centered HR frameworks. She specializes in HR technology, process optimization, and designing systems that enhance the employee experience.

At GFF, Kara focuses on HR strategy and operations that support a multi-office creative practice. She is committed to shaping initiatives that align individual growth with organizational goals, creating clear pathways for development, and fostering a culture where collaboration, innovation, and accountability thrive. Her work is driven by the belief that when people are supported and empowered, both the individual and the organization succeed.

Born and raised in the Dallas area with deep family roots in West Texas, Kara is an active member of the community. She volunteers regularly with Dallas Animal Services and is passionate about advocacy for animals and children. Outside of work, she enjoys community involvement, creative hobbies, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Pancake.

Kara serves as HR Leader at GFF, bringing more than seven years of experience in People Operations across hospitality and private equity-backed technology environments. Her background includes supporting growing organizations through expansion and acquisition, with a focus on building scalable, compliant, and people-centered HR frameworks. She specializes in HR technology, process optimization, and designing systems that enhance the employee experience.

At GFF, Kara focuses on HR strategy and operations that support a multi-office creative practice. She is committed to shaping initiatives that align individual growth with organizational goals, creating clear pathways for development, and fostering a culture where collaboration, innovation, and accountability thrive. Her work is driven by the belief that when people are supported and empowered, both the individual and the organization succeed.

Born and raised in the Dallas area with deep family roots in West Texas, Kara is an active member of the community. She volunteers regularly with Dallas Animal Services and is passionate about advocacy for animals and children. Outside of work, she enjoys community involvement, creative hobbies, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Pancake.

Kara Allison is a Human Resources Leader with GFF
Get In Touch With Kara

    Name

    Email

    Phone

    Subject

    Message

    Our Work

    The Dallas Zoo South Garage exemplifies an innovative approach to parking structure design that supports sustainability, branding, and future campus development

    Dallas Zoo South Garage

    Dallas, Texas

    A landmark office tower in Uptown Dallas, 23Springs reclaims valuable real estate for public life—elevating workplace design while anchoring a new pedestrian-friendly urban district.

    23Springs

    Dallas, Texas

    What if luxury could feel both elevated and grounded at once?

    Validus 2701 Brown

    Dallas, Texas

    Public plaza at UT Dallas Athenaeum Phase 1, designed for community engagement and cultural events.

    Born from a continued partnership, this project translates a bold vision into a place for art, scholarship, and gathering

    UT Dallas – Arts and Performance Complex – Phase 1 Athenæum

    Dallas, Texas

    Our People

    Gavin Newman

    Associate
    Planning Leader

    Sara Good

    Associate Principal
    Studio Director

    Mariah Trevizo

    Associate
    Project Leader

    elevating human experience

    and strengthening community

    through our craft

    • Follow Us On Instagram
    • Follow Us On Instagram
    • Dallas
    • Dallas

    3030 Nowitzki Way
    Suite 400
    Dallas, Texas 75219
    (214) 303-1500

    • Austin
    • Austin

    114 West 7th Street
    Suite 200
    Austin, Texas 78701
    (512) 807-0433

    • Fort Worth
    • Fort Worth

    1701 River Run
    Suite 800
    Fort Worth, Texas 76107
    (817) 303-1500

    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    We use cookies to enhance your experience on this site. By browsing our website, you agree to our cookie usage. No personal details are stored in the process.