Marla Browne
About Marla Browne
Marla Browne serves as the Senior Director of Care Coordination at Unite Us, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology with a Concentration in Business from Appalachian State University and has extensive experience in social services and healthcare coordination.
Work at Unite Us
Marla Browne has served as the Senior Director of Care Coordination at Unite Us since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing existing products and developing new cross-departmental solutions to align with financial targets and customer requirements. Her responsibilities include engaging social service and healthcare providers to promote holistic healthcare approaches. Browne's leadership has contributed to maintaining a high employee engagement score, exceeding 90%, while restructuring her team to adapt to the evolving needs of the company.
Previous Experience in United Way Organizations
Prior to her current position, Marla Browne held significant roles in various United Way organizations. She worked as the NC 2-1-1 Director at United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County from 2013 to 2019, where she managed the 2-1-1 service in the Asheville, North Carolina area for six years. Before that, she was the 2-1-1 Coordinator at Lake Martin Area United Way from 2007 to 2011, serving in Alexander City, Alabama for four years. These roles equipped her with extensive experience in community service coordination.
Education and Expertise
Marla Browne earned her Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology with a Concentration in Business from Appalachian State University. This educational background provides her with a unique perspective on the intersection of culture and business, which she applies in her professional roles. Her expertise in care coordination and community engagement is supported by her academic training and extensive experience in the nonprofit sector.