Carla Taylor currently works for Art & Wilderness Institute Community, where she leads backpacking trips, focuses on the non profit operations, and is the Director of Khulafa Al-Ard, an outdoor Islamic weekend nature program. Carla is also a teacher for Rabata’s children program, Dragonflies and volunteers her time with her local library. She holds her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science.

Carla currently resides in Southern California, but was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she attended San Jose State University. She has worked in the nonprofit field for over 15 years in various capacities, which have provided her with opportunities to serve her community and beyond.

When she isn’t working outside of the home, Carla homeschools her 3 kids, enjoys outdoor activities with her family, and takes various classes on topics that she feels will enrich her life and the lives of those around her. In her not-so-spare time, she enjoys handwork and good conversations.