Karla Isley named as President & CEO
On August 16, 2021, the United Way Board of Trustees announced that Karla Isley has been named President & CEO of United Way of Cass-Clay.
Karla’s first day serving the community with the United Way team will be September 13, 2021. We look forward to introducing Karla to our community during our Community Kickoff Event on September 14.
Karla joins the United Way team with more than 15 years of proven strategic business leadership. She has extensive experience in corporate strategy, organization planning, budget administration, and proven leadership capabilities. Before joining the United Way team, Karla had been with Noridian Healthcare Solutions since 2000 in various leadership positions. She most recently served in the role of Vice President of Strategy and Innovation where she led initiatives focused on organization wide innovation and driving growth. Karla is known for her “give 120%” attitude that originates from her time as a basketball player, and is driven by building teams through mentorship.
Karla grew up on a small dairy farm outside of Dalton, Minn., and is a graduate of University of Minnesota Crookston. She lives in Reile’s Acres, located just northwest of our metro community, with her husband Michael and two young sons Oliver and Isaac. Her family enjoys camping, biking and staying active.
Karla is passionate about United Way because she sees the tremendous potential our community has to create positive, lasting social change. Karla shared, “I am humbled and excited to be joining the United Way of Cass-Clay team as the new President & CEO. I have been a part of the local community living and working in Fargo for the last 20 years and have witnessed the power of community through the United Way. As a neighbor and parent, I look forward to continuing to grow this organization to make a better tomorrow for everyone.”
Welcome to United Way, Karla!