Who will you be working with?

Cara Copeland is a distinguished leader and facilitator within the nonprofit and social services sectors. Her journey over more than two decades has been marked by influential program and executive roles, where she has excelled in strategic thinking, team-building, and leadership coaching. Cara holds dual master's degrees in Sociology and Higher Education Administration, embodying her passions for applied sociology, leadership development, program evaluation, and education. Her career and academic pursuits converge on her expertise in implementation science, aiming to elevate and scale impactful interventions. Cara thrives on fostering leadership and team dynamics by embracing a strengths-based approach to organizational development, finding great satisfaction in designing and leading transformative team retreats.  Above all, she likes to have fun along the way.

Her proficiency extends to change management, honing a strategic mindset adept at navigating challenges within social services and early childhood sectors. Cara's mastery of implementation science and continuous quality improvement guides her clients toward achieving succinct, impactful outcomes. Her commitment to equity-driven collaboration underpins her ability to generate participatory, robust results. Cara's contribution to burgeoning nonprofits spans board development, financial oversight, fundraising, grant writing, and strategic foresight. She is versed in engaging with a diverse array of community stakeholders, from youth and families to professionals across various disciplines, enhancing collaborative efforts toward shared goals.

Outside the professional realm, Cara dedicates her time to teaching parenting classes, indulging in community theater, and exploring the great outdoors through hiking, traveling, and stand-up paddleboarding alongside her husband, family, and friends.

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