Carla Javits Email & Phone Number

· Experienced leader and spokesperson on issues including: jobs for those facing the greatest barriers to work, impact investing, the intersection of workforce and economic development, policy and systems change, and social enterprise. · As REDF’s President and CEO, provides the leadership and vision that drives its mission to create jobs for people facing the greatest barriers to work, including homelessness, incarceration, mental health, and addiction. REDF, which was founded by George R. Roberts of KKR, uses a business solution to solve social issues, by investing capital and expertise in mission-driven organizations that operate social enterprises. Leads REDF’s expansion from the San Francisco Bay Area to Southern California and has helped REDF impact the lives of thousands of people in need. · Recognized as an influential Bay Area Philanthropist by San Francisco Magazine. Helped REDF secure a federal Social Innovation Fund grant by the Corporation for National and Community Service, as well as the Los Angeles Business Times Nonprofit Social Enterprise of the Year award in 2013. · Formerly the national President and CEO of the Corporation for Supportive Housing, and helped end homelessness for tens of thousands. Serves on the Board of Directors of the Social Enterprise Alliance and the Melville Charitable Trust and as an Advisor to the Board of SourceAmerica and the Advisory Committee of The Philanthropic Initiative as well as the Insight Center for Community Economic Development National Advisory Board. · Daughter of New York Senator Jacob Javits, with a shared passion for creating opportunities for underserved populations.Twitter @cjavitsredf

Listed skills include Public Policy, Grants, Nonprofits, Social Entrepreneurship, and 42 others.

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  University Of California, Berkeley, Goldman School Of Public Policy

  Masters In Public Policy