Karla Wallack

Karla joined America’s Grow-a-Row as Sr. Director of Development and Marketing in October of 2023. As a long-time volunteer, she was thrilled to become part of the team. Karla has worked in the nonprofit sector for over ten years, during which time she served as Senior Director of Development and Marketing for Crossroads4Hope (formerly Cancer Support Community Central NJ), then as the Senior Director of International Development for Rutgers University Foundation, and most recently as the Executive Director of the Affinity Foundation. Prior to her time in nonprofit, she worked in senior level sales and marketing positions in the packaging and solar industries. She made the transition to nonprofit work to make a difference in her community.

Karla spent many years in the sport of Tae Kwon Do, achieving her second degree blackbelt and teaching the sport to young children. In her spare time Karla enjoys spending time with her husband and three cats, hiking, biking, running, cooking, and reading.

“I am passionate about what I do because everyone deserves access to the basic essentials, especially fresh produce, in order to maintain a healthy and happy life.”