Carla is a Corporate Officer and President of the General Mills Natural & Organic Unit. She leads financial, strategic and environmental stewardship strategy for a portfolio of acquired businesses including Annie’s, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen, and EPIC. Previously, Carla led the $1.5 Billion portfolio of snack brands including Nature Valley and Larabar and the $1.7 Billion portfolio of family favorite General Mills Cereals. She has also worked in Corporate Strategy and M&A. Carla is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, a member of The Executive Leadership Council, and The Alumni Society (for Latino senior leaders). Prior to joining General Mills, Carla worked for U.S. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun and The Nature Conservancy. She received her BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin (as a Consortium Fellow). Carla loves sparking inspiration and optimism within business teams. She is @CarlaInspired on twitter, instagram, and your other favorite social media hot spots.