Charina Cain Layman
About Charina Cain Layman
Charina Cain Layman serves as the Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America, leveraging her extensive background in environmental education and partnership management. With previous roles at Birch Aquarium at Scripps and Feeding San Diego, she possesses a strong foundation in nonprofit and institutional sectors.
Current Role at Feeding America
Charina Cain Layman serves as the Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing and managing partnerships with corporate entities to advance the organization's mission of combating hunger in the United States. Her expertise in environmental education and conservation issues enhances her ability to engage with partners on shared values and goals.
Previous Experience at Birch Aquarium
Charina Cain Layman has extensive experience at Birch Aquarium at Scripps, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as the Public Programs Manager from 2015 to 2017, overseeing various educational programs. Prior to that, she served as the Education Coordinator from 2013 to 2014, the Public Programs Coordinator from 2005 to 2013, and the Outreach Coordinator from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, she was the Acting Education Director for a year in 2014. Her roles involved managing educational initiatives and public engagement.
Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Charina Cain Layman has a demonstrated history of working in the nonprofit sector. Before her current role at Feeding America, she was the Senior Partnerships Manager at Feeding San Diego from 2017 to 2021. In this position, she focused on building and maintaining partnerships to support hunger relief efforts. Her volunteer work as the Camp Staff Training Day Chair for the American Camp Association from 2011 to 2015 further illustrates her commitment to community engagement and training.
Educational Background in Marine Biology
Charina Cain Layman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology from California State University, Long Beach, from 1996 to 2000. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in environmental science, which informs her approach to education and conservation initiatives in her professional roles.
Skills in Event Management
Charina Cain Layman possesses strong skills in event management, which are integral to her effectiveness in managing partnerships and programs. Her experience in organizing educational events and public programs at various institutions has equipped her with the necessary skills to coordinate successful initiatives that engage corporate partners and the community.