Greater Bethesda Chamber Of Commerce: Black History Month Spotlight: Carla Young

Press release from the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce:

2/25/2022

February is Black History Month.  While The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce celebrates all our members throughout the year, this month we are shinning a spotlight on our members within the African American community.  Join us all month long for our 2nd annual spotlight series.  This special feature helps our communities learn a little more about some of their business leaders who work so hard to make it a community to be proud of. Today, we would like you to get to know Carla Young of the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. Since its beginning in 1926, The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) mission has been to build an environment for businesses to grow and prosper.  Our Chamber supports its members by providing both a voice and a forum to help shape public policy and enhance opportunities for exposure, connections, and growth. Our responsibility is to lead by example, holding ourselves to the highest governance principles, ethical standards, and business practices.  Carla transitioned into her role as Director of Membership & Community Engagement in August 2021 from her member company, Aldon, who has been a member for decades.  In addition to her primary responsibilities, she oversees various member programs including Chamber 101, Membership Development Committee, NextExecs (Young Professional Group), Women Network, and Cultural Roundtable Groups.  Carla also serves on the Bethesda Transportation Solutions Advisory Committee and donates her time to various charities including the annual Thanksgiving Give Back in her hometown of Baltimore, MD. We asked Carla three important questions.  Read her responses below. Q1. What are some challenges you faced early on that helped prepare you for the role you are in today and how did you overcome them? Q2. Who/What is your biggest inspiration in both your personal and professional life? Q3. What is your biggest piece of advice to businesses struggling with diversity and inclusivity in the workplace? KEY NEEDED YOU

This press release was produced by the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.