About Kara
Kara Rubinstein Deyerin is a passionate advocate for genetic identity rights, an experienced dedicated speaker and educator, and the founder of Right to Know. Born into a narrative woven with complex family dynamics and cultural identities, Kara’s early life in Seattle was marked by a profound search for belonging and understanding. Her journey took a dramatic turn in 2018 when a DNA test intended to explore her African heritage revealed no such lineage; instead, she discovered she was 50% Ashkenazi Jew. This shocking revelation not only altered her ethnicity but also indicated that the man she believed to be her father was not her genetic parent.
This personal upheaval inspired Kara to delve into the nuanced world of genetic identity. Her advocacy is deeply rooted in her own experience of identity crisis and the subsequent discovery of her true heritage. With a professional background as a non-practicing attorney, Kara combines her legal expertise with her personal insights to champion the rights of individuals grappling with genetic surprises and misattributed parentage.
In addition to her advocacy, Kara is also an accomplished speaker and educator, engaging audiences at conferences, workshops, and media appearances with her compelling story and informed perspectives. Her work extends beyond personal advocacy; she is committed to driving legislative changes and increasing public awareness about the significance of genetic truth.
Kara’s life story is also touched by mystery and tragedy with the unsolved case of her grandparents, Jody and Loren Edwards, who mysteriously disappeared in 1978 aboard their sailboat in the South Pacific. The harrowing incident, which saw her grandparents vanish and left her aunt critically wounded, remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most haunting maritime mysteries.
Kara Rubinstein Deyerin’s life and work are testaments to the power of knowledge and the profound impact of embracing one’s true self. Her dedication to fostering understanding and supporting others through similar journeys of genetic discovery, expanding the meaning of family, and identity affirmation continues to inspire and make a difference in the lives of many.
