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Carla Gibson knew she was destined to work in nonprofits after earning degrees from the University of Nebraska – Omaha and Bellevue University. Her career began on the service provision side of nonprofits, but now as the vice president of programs at REACH Healthcare Foundation, she advances high-quality, affordable health care in the Kansas City area. In her position, Carla focuses on grantmaking and philanthropy and capitalizes on relationships with the community and local organizations.

Carla and her team piloted Centering Black Voices in 2020, an initiative providing resources, professional development and networking opportunities for Black-led organizations. Centering Black Voices aims to remove barriers, be responsive and increase partnership with the Black community. 

Listen to Carla’s episode to learn more about her professional journey and Centering Black Voices.

 

Bellevue University: https://www.bellevue.edu/

REACH Healthcare Foundation: https://reachhealth.org/

University of Nebraska - Omaha: https://www.unomaha.edu/

Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48985/phenomenal-woman