Ada Clark
About Ada Clark
Ada Clark serves as the Community and Economic Development Director at Emerald Coast Regional Council, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in community development, having previously worked in various roles including Director at the City of Pueblo and Deputy Director at Fannie Mae.
Current Role at Emerald Coast Regional Council
Ada Clark serves as the Community and Economic Development Director at the Emerald Coast Regional Council. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's efforts in fostering community growth and economic development in the region.
Previous Experience at Emerald Coast Regional Council
Before her current role, Ada Clark worked at the Emerald Coast Regional Council as a Grants and Disaster Recovery Coordinator from 2018 to 2019. In this position, she focused on managing grants and coordinating disaster recovery efforts in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area.
Career at City of Pueblo
Ada Clark spent 19 years at the City of Pueblo, where she held multiple roles within the Department of Housing and Citizen Services. From 1999 to 2018, she served as Director and previously worked as an Administrator from 2001 to 2005, overseeing various housing initiatives and citizen services.
Experience at Fannie Mae
Ada Clark worked at Fannie Mae as the Deputy Director of the South Florida Partnership Office for one year, from 1998 to 1999. Her role involved collaboration and partnership development in Miami, Florida, focusing on housing solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Ada Clark earned her Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Elementary Education from the University of Miami, studying from 1989 to 1993. She later obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013.