Karla V. Hernandez joined Camillus House in January 2025 and serves as the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications. She oversees all private fundraising for the organization, as well as the Communications and Community Engagement departments.
Ms. Hernandez brings over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit industry within the space of philanthropy and communications and includes focus on higher education; government; healthcare; arts; and social service.
Prior to joining Camillus House, she served as the Senior Vice President of Development at United Way Miami and held various leadership roles at Florida International University; University of Miami; and Baptist Health of South Florida.
She has lived and been educated in South Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami. She is a member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of the Leadership Miami Program. She serves on the Board of the Association for Fundraising Professionals and Chairs their Education Committee, and serves on the Board of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy as the Chair of their Membership Committee.