Carla became the director of development in November 2020, having served as a major gift officer since 2018. She has an extensive background in nonprofit fundraising, community relations, and advocacy.
Prior to joining the ACLU of Texas, Carla was the GM and CEO of the local PBS station in the Permian Basin for four years. Previously, Carla was the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of West Texas, where she began more than two decades ago as a center manager, later serving as VP of Medical Affairs, followed by VP of Community Affairs, and finally as president and CEO — all before the State of Texas’ onerous TRAP laws forced the West Texas centers to close in 2013.
Being part of the development team, Carla combines her passion for cultivating and stewarding donors for the ACLU of Texas. “It’s all about relationships and the joy you witness when a donor finds their passion. Our donors are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and true partners in our work and mission. There is no better time to be a card-carrying member of the ACLU than now!” Join us today.