Carla Culos
About Carla Culos
Carla Culos serves as the Associate Director of Internal Communications and Engagement at Acumen, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in sustainability and business, she has over eight years of experience in social impact and investment sectors.
Work at Acumen
Carla Culos has been serving as the Associate Director of Internal Communications and Engagement at Acumen since 2018. In this role, she oversees a team responsible for content creation, internal communications, and flagship events. Prior to her current position, she held various roles at Acumen, including Manager of Brand Experience and Senior Associate of Brand Management and Fundraising Communications. Her tenure at Acumen spans multiple years, reflecting her commitment to the organization's mission.
Education and Expertise
Carla Culos studied at Simon Fraser University, where she focused on Sustainability, Business, and Communications from 2004 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, specializing in Media Studies, Marketing, and Communications. Her educational background supports her expertise in internal communications and engagement within the social impact sector.
Background
Carla Culos has over eight years of experience in the social impact, investment, and technology sectors. Her career includes roles in various organizations, such as Renewal Funds, where she worked as a Business Development and Communications Associate, and Pulse Energy Alliance Ltd as a Marketing Coordinator. Additionally, she has experience as an International Development Consultant at Scottish Enterprise. Her diverse background contributes to her understanding of global issues.
Professional Experience
Carla Culos has held several positions that highlight her skills in communications and business development. She worked at FleishmanHillard as a Public Relations Account Associate and at Habitat Enterprises as Director of Business Development. Her roles have involved initiatives aimed at addressing global poverty and climate change across various regions, including North America, Latin America, the U.K., Africa, and South Asia.