Professional References by Area of Expertise
Professional Development & Team Building
​Charla has extraordinary warmth and wisdom.  She mentors others with care and candor and helps to bring out the best in the team.  She also enthusiastically delves into individual projects while supporting the organization as a whole.
Lara Mendel, Founder/Executive Director - The Mosaic Project
Charla was my direct supervisor for nearly 3 years, and she provided me with insights of the nonprofit and for-profit business sectors which enlightened and motivated me to achieve new career heights.  She consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to helping organizations of all sizes to focus on the needs of the business while remaining true to the vision and values that contribute to long term success.  

I am forever influenced by the vast amount of knowledge and passion she brings to her profession.  Beyond her infectious personality, she is a natural trailblazer, which made it such a joy to work with her.
Davina Gibson, Nonprofit Program Director.
Business Operations
I worked with Charla on a  number of business operations projects particularly with regard to the professional development of our staff and ensuring the effectiveness of our business processes.  I was thoroughly impressed with Charla's proficiency in both of these areas.  I highly recommend her to any small business owner or nonprofit leader in need of someone with her sound operations expertise.
Joe Brooks, Brotherhood of Elders, PolicyLink Fellow, former OCCUR Board Chair
Program/Project Creation, Management & Development
I have worked with Charla for many years and highly recommend her as an excellent capacity building resource!

​She has an amazing ability to visualize the client's needs and create an efficient way to fulfill them!  Charla considers the client's challenges and abilities and strategically develops a manageable and effective program/project scope and workflow process.  She utilizes her arsenal of experience to develop the best methods for managing any type of business challenge.
Sondra Alexander, Executive Director - OCCUR 
Shortly after retiring from 43 years in the corporate world,  and the passing of my Mom, I volunteered my time to assist with the growth and management of a non-profit, thinking it would be the same pathway. Huge mistake, but luckily, I soon met Charla and she got me on track. She has the uncanny ability to course correct our progress, strategies, and plans to ensure we were on a positive pathway to a successful project/program. 

I will be forever grateful for our paths crossing to move our programs and projects in a positive direction. I highly recommend her services whether you are just starting out or a long time organization looking for a fresh view to moving your organization.
Faye Oliver, Executive Director, Overcomers With Hope Studios Inc.
​During our tenure at Union Bank, Charla and I worked on several projects together.  Her project development, coordination and management skills are outstanding and her intuitiveness to predict client needs is uncanny!  
Adriene Bennet, Project Director, Union Bank