Carla Tarsitano

Carla is exceptionally well-suited for high-level leadership roles within global learning sectors for international initiatives. These positions capitalize on her expertise in strategic project management, data-driven program development, and stakeholder engagement, as demonstrated in her most recent role managing complex, international educational surveys. Carla's proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams, develop and implement capacity-building strategies, and ensure compliance with international standards positions her as a prime candidate for roles that require a blend of strategic oversight, evaluation, and operational excellence. Carla Tarsitano is PMP-certified and completed her doctoral studies at Vanderbilt University in Leadership and Learning in Organizations. Her research focused on community-engaged scholarship through participatory action research, highlighting the use of asset-based and cultural wealth frameworks to build efficacy and cultivate relationships for civic planning. Such frameworks center the perspectives of resident experts with lived experiences of inequity to co-construct sensible, place-based solutions while deepening social relationships and relationships to place. Grounded in a whole-systems perspective, the designed, data-driven approach includes narratives for change and builds capacity for collaborative programming. Such frameworks are valuable in organizational settings - supporting learning, thought leadership, & outcome measurement.