John Walden Named Chair of Cara's Board of Directors
Appointment of eight new members brings diverse experiences to Chicago nonprofit's leadership
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CHICAGO, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cara, an industry-leading workforce development agency headquartered in Chicago, formally announced today the appointment of
John Walden to Chair of their Board of Directors, effective immediately.
"We are honored to have John take lead of our Board of Directors," said
Maria Kim, President & CEO of Cara. "As we embark on our 30th anniversary year, we are in an exciting period of reflection and growth as an organization. Under John's helm, we are primed to leverage a strong organizational foundation including diverse revenue sources, amazing board and staff leadership, a thriving mission, and three decades of insight to help employers and organizations across the country build a more inclusive economy. His appointment marks a new and exciting chapter for us."