Carla Briceno
About Carla Briceno
Carla Briceno serves as the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Bixal, where she has worked since 2007. With a background in international development and extensive experience in multicultural outreach, she focuses on enhancing data-driven customer experiences in the Federal Government sector.
Current Role at Bixal
Carla Briceno serves as the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Bixal, a position she has held since 2007. Under her leadership, the company focuses on creating human-centered experiences that transform organizations and improve lives. Bixal operates primarily in the Federal Government space, where Briceno emphasizes the importance of data-driven customer experiences to ensure broad reach and impact.
Previous Work Experience
Briceno has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala from 1989 to 1991, which ignited her interest in international development. She later held positions such as Project Manager at Sprint Nextel and Software Developer at SallieMae. Additionally, she worked as a Project Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for TechnoServe in the Latin America region from 1997 to 2000.
Educational Background
Carla Briceno has a solid educational foundation. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a Minor in Spanish from California State University, Long Beach, from 1986 to 1988. She also studied International Development and Advanced Spanish at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, achieving a degree in International Policy Studies from 1993 to 1995. Furthermore, she obtained a Certificate in Business Programming from Chubb Institute in 2001.
Advisory Role at Hutch Studio
Since 2021, Briceno has served as an Advisory Board Member at Hutch Studio, located in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this role, she contributes her expertise in multicultural and multilingual outreach, helping to guide the studio's initiatives and projects.
Passion for International Development
Briceno's early experiences, particularly as a Peace Corps volunteer, fostered a lifelong passion for international development. Her strong desire to explore new continents, countries, and cultures has shaped her career and influenced her work in addressing global challenges. She leverages her extensive experience in multicultural outreach to assist clients in achieving their missions and goals.