Hi, I’m Carla.
Curiosity is what gets me up in the morning. Love of language is what keeps me in this line of work. Conversation and travel are central to my life.
I’m a Word-Farer.
I’m a multi-potentialite with broad international experience across a variety of social impact sectors and communication methods. My far-ranging travels in work and life helped me retain the capacity to switch perspectives and transform insider jargon into clear and engaging language for any audience. Read more about my skillset and areas of expertise below. Head to the blog for real-life stories about the art and craft of communication.
For something completely different, check out the Creative Corner - my ongoing exploration into poetry, creative nonfiction and photography.
When I’m not dabbling in creative pursuits, my happy place is hiking around the great Pacific Northwest, inventing recipes in my home kitchen, and planning the next trip abroad (though I always miss my kitties).
Thematic Areas of Expertise
My Skillset
✔ Social Impact Career: 14 years in ethical businesses, non-profits, government agencies.
✔ Cultural Sensitivity: Lived on three continents. Worked for organizations in the EU, across southern Africa, and the United States.
✔ Mutli-lingual: Bilingual brain wired to quickly pick up new technical/cultural/regional vocabulary and grammar.
✔ Broad Communications Skillset: Strategy, marketing, fundraising, internal communications, editing.
✔ Relational Skills: Attention and empathy for different perspectives - rooted in mediation, anthropology, and a decade of mindfulness practice.
✔ Values-Based: Committed to integrity, transparency, and curiosity in all interactions. This is how I’ll work with you, and how I help you stay true to your own mission and values.
✔ Expedition Leader and Solo Traveler: Comfortable both collaborating and working independently to provide the services you need most.
✔ Lifelong Learner: I’ve adapted to a new sector and adopted new skills with every job and client I’ve had. I’m relentlessly curious and a quick study.
✔ Continuous Professional Development: Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, FSG Storytelling Workshop, “Stories Sell” methodology by Matthew Dicks.
Environmental Management
B-Corp/Triple Bottom Line
International Development Cooperation
Community-Based Nonprofits
Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, Fair Trade
Holistic Health & Nutrition
Mediation & Cross-Cultural Dialogue
Cultural Anthropology
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Buddhism & Meditation