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Carla Jordan
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Carla joined the staff in November 2022 as an Administrative Assistant. In July 2023, she was promoted to Administrative and Program Associate and, in November 2024, promoted to Grant Administrator. In her new role, she will administer the foundation's grant management system, serve as a point of contact for grantees, and provide administrative assistance to the program team.
With a background in property management and sales, she brings over 20 years of office administration and customer service knowledge. Previous experiences include as a Store Manager for a well-known coffee company and as an accounting clerk for a manufacturing firm. These experiences instilled in Carla a passion for exceptional customer service.
Originally from a small farming community in Ohio, Carla moved to Fort Wayne in 2000 and has loved calling the city home while raising her family in a diverse and thriving city. She served on the Study Connection board and currently serves on her church’s pastoral council.
With a background in property management and sales, she brings over 20 years of office administration and customer service knowledge. Previous experiences include as a Store Manager for a well-known coffee company and as an accounting clerk for a manufacturing firm. These experiences instilled in Carla a passion for exceptional customer service.
Originally from a small farming community in Ohio, Carla moved to Fort Wayne in 2000 and has loved calling the city home while raising her family in a diverse and thriving city. She served on the Study Connection board and currently serves on her church’s pastoral council.
I'm very proud to be part of an organization that exists to help grow and sustain our region's workforce."
CliftonStrengths:
1. Developer
2. Input
3. Intellection
4. Connectedness
5. Positivity
1. Developer
2. Input
3. Intellection
4. Connectedness
5. Positivity
Quick facts about Carla
1. Carla is married and has seven sons, which means she is the only female in her household.
2. Carla played the flute in her high school band. She's performed in halftime shows at an Ohio State football game, a Cincinnati Bengals games, the 1985 Gator Bowl, and the 1987 Kentucky Derby parade.
3. Carla was once part of a gospel quartet that sang in concerts across Northwest Ohio, including a live television broadcast.
2. Carla played the flute in her high school band. She's performed in halftime shows at an Ohio State football game, a Cincinnati Bengals games, the 1985 Gator Bowl, and the 1987 Kentucky Derby parade.
3. Carla was once part of a gospel quartet that sang in concerts across Northwest Ohio, including a live television broadcast.
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