WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Cara Stretch

Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members

WILMA’s 2023 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.

The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.

Meet institute member CARA STRETCH.


Cara Stretch

StretchTitle: Director of Programs

Company: Cape Fear Collective

How long have you been with your current employer? One year

Alma Mater: West Chester University and Maryland University of Integrative Health

Prior career experience: Feast Down East-Executive Director, St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center-Director of Housing Counseling, State of Maryland-Director of Foreclosure Administration

Current job responsibilities: Manage Cape Fear Collective Healthy Opportunities Pilot team and provide subject matter expertise for the housing and IPV sectors.

Hobbies: yoga, reading, cooking, boating, enjoying the beach, exploring the world with my son, husband and dogs when they can join us


To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.

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Categories: Women to Watch