Carla Gullatt

Carla is a 30-year career veteran in the political and nonprofit sectors. As Deputy Director and Co-founder, Carla works closely with the Executive Director to support programs and strategic initiatives at NCHE. In this role, she also oversees NCHE’s operations and administrative team. Carla has helped to operationalize multiple nationally recognized programs, including Place Matters and the Culture of Health Leadership Institute(s), which have helped mobilize local leaders to address health and racial equity. Carla has held leadership positions at the National Mental Health Association and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. She draws inspiration from the countless communities transformed by the work and initiatives at NCHE that shape lives and opportunities for people of color and the many enterprising and exceptional allies who work alongside us.