Carla Walker

Carla Walker

President, think BIG strategies

Carla founded think BIG strategies in 2010 as a management consultancy firm that creates and executes strategic plans for clients drawing on expertise in government relations, communications and community engagement. Carla has spearheaded large-scale civic engagement and public service initiatives at the local, state, national and international levels for nearly 20 years. Most notable is her work creating the U.S. community engagement and advocacy operation for ONE.org, the nonprofit founded by global advocate and entertainer, Bono. A veteran political strategist, Walker has served three mayors, a caucus of 12 state senators, held leadership positions in three U.S. presidential campaigns and has led or been involved with nearly 100 issue or candidate campaigns. Carla has been recognized by the Cincinnati Enquirer as one of the “Top 30 African American Leaders” in Cincinnati; by Soapbox Magazine as “One of the Top 10 Women to Watch” in Cincinnati, and by E’LON Couture Magazine as one of the 2011 “Top 50 Thought Leaders.”