WHO WE ARE

Caroline joined Nacogdoches Area United Way in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer, promoted to Executive Vice President in 2019, and now is the President/CEO as of 2023. Caroline earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Caroline is known for the establishment of the annual “Day of Caring” volunteer event and for her vital role in procuring over $140,000 in the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for our communities. She is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s, serves on the following boards: Greater East Texas Community Action Program, Healthy Nacogdoches Coalition, Nacogdoches County Historical Foundation, Nacogdoches Junior Forum, and her church, is involved in other community organizations such as Nacogdoches Heritage Festival, Literati, and the Federation of Women’s Clubs, and she is a 2017 graduate of Leadership Nacogdoches.  

Candace is a student at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she is pursuing a BBA in Accounting and is set to graduate in May 2025. She plans to further her education by obtaining her master’s degree and completing the CPA certification exam. Passionate about helping others, Candace is eager to acquire knowledge that she can apply in her future career. Outside of her studies and work, she enjoys spending time with family and relaxing at the lake.