Carla is the Managing Partner of AAFCPAs, a leading 350-person CPA and consulting firm in New England, and Chair of the AICPA. Named among the Most Powerful Women in Accounting from 2020 to 2024 by AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor Magazine, her leadership is noted for its bold innovation and commitment to mission-driven growth.

She has spearheaded AAFCPAs' diversification into areas like wealth management, IT & cybersecurity, and data analytics, always centering on client needs. Carla initiated the firm's Women's Opportunity Network in 2011, its DEIB initiative in 2017, the Innovation Lab and Changemaker Challenge in 2018, and the Automation Initiative in 2021. She also started the Zip2CPA and E3 Intern Accelerator Programs in 2022 to foster new talent in the field.

Dedicated to mentoring and nonprofit support, Carla's authentic leadership and dedication to volunteerism inspire sustainable growth and excellence.