Carla Willis joined Saint Leo University in 2019 with more than 25 years of experience as an advancement thought leader. Most recently, she served as the vice chancellor for University Advancement and executive director of the Foundation at the University of North Carolina- Asheville. Carla has served in advancement leadership roles at Kean University, The Ohio State University, Florida A&M University, the University of Toledo, and the University of Michigan. A long-serving member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Carla is a graduate from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies.