MacAla Carter
Executive Director, Center for People
- Role
- Executive Director at Center For People
- Location
- Lincoln, NE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About MacAla Carter
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Experience
Executive Director
Jul 2022 — Present · Lincoln, NE, US
Key Achievements:Turned around a $7.5M nonprofit from a $1.1M shortfall to a $594K surplus within three years by optimizing costs, diversifying revenue, and securing major public grants.Restructured programs for long-term sustainability by sunsetting legacy models and launching innovative, equity-focused workforce and food access initiatives. Scaled impact: tripled education program enrollment, expanded career pathways from 2 to 6 high-demand sectors, and doubled graduation rates for non-traditional learners.Launched the Wellness Exchange, a hybrid model combining nutrition education, agri-food, culinary training, and culturally-relevant food access for 900+ adult learners and families.Created strategic partnerships through an Employer of Choice platform, resulting in new MOUs, expanded job placement, and increased philanthropic investment.Revitalized brand and communications, increasing monthly digital impressions and earning national recognition (Interplay Learning Better Careers Better Lives Award).Modernized operations with enterprise-wide tech upgrades, performance dashboards, and predictive analytics—driving a 30% YoY increase in impact metrics.Cultivated a diverse, cross-sector Board, including alumni, to drive community-centered governance and innovation.
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Business Administration and Management, General
1995 — 1997
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