President and CEO, REDF
Carla Javits is President and CEO of REDF, a California-based, national nonprofit venture philanthropy and intermediary that is leading the pioneering effort to create jobs and employment opportunities for people facing the greatest barriers to work.
Through her stewardship, REDF has expanded from the SF Bay Area throughout the US, helping impact the lives of thousands of people in need of jobs by investing capital and expertise in social enterprises - mission-driven businesses focused on hiring and assisting people who are willing and able to work, but have the hardest time securing employment. Inspired by REDF's founder, George R. Roberts of KKR, Carla focuses on achieving measurable results by building the partnerships and systems to provide a business solution to joblessness among those overcoming the most significant challenges.