ABOUT CARLA J. DAVIS

Carla J. Davis: A Trailblazer in Communications and Community Advocacy

Carla Davis founded CJ Davis Enterprises LLC, encompassing Carla Davis Communications and Carla Davis Music as business ventures. As the Founder and Owner of Carla Davis Communications, LLC, she brings a wealth of experience in public relations, journalism, communications, and marketing. As the Marketing Communications Director Emerita for the Akron-Summit County Public Library, she has left an indelible mark on the field. Her professional affiliations include the Akron Press Club, where she serves as Immediate Past President and board member. Additionally, Carla played a pivotal role in The City of Akron Racial Equity and Social Justice Task Force as the Communications Subcommittee Chair. Her contributions extend to the American Advertising Federation, Akron Chapter, where she received the Silver Medal Lifetime Achievement Award. She has also been a panelist and presenter for the Public Relations Society of America, Akron Chapter. Carla Davis is an alumna of the University of Akron and Ashland Theological Seminary. She holds a Bachelor’s in Communications and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling. Beyond her professional achievements, Carla is deeply engaged in the community. She serves on several boards, including the Akron Press Club, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Community Advisory Council, Leadership Akron, ATHENA Akron, and the Haven of Rest Mission. Carla’s impact has not gone unnoticed. She received the Judge Brenda Burnham Unruh Servant Leader Award from Love Akron and was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Akron. As a member of the NAACP Akron Chapter, Carla continues to champion social justice and community empowerment.

"I will help you find your voice."

-Carla J. Davis

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Carla’s presentation to the childcare providers and business owners was exceptional. She laid out a communications strategy to help the childcare providers transition between working with young children during the day and speaking with potential clients and investors on other occasions. She also stressed the importance of the various components of professionalism in today’s business world. Carla put the childcare participants at ease and demonstrated how growing their businesses through professional communication styles can lead to growing a successful business. Using clear, concise, and consistent communication styles can lead to helping them recognize that professionalism becomes paramount for their business. By the end of the workshop, attendees were confident, encouraged, enthusiastic, and able to properly see themselves as a professional who cares for children, not an individual who babysits. This can only be attributed to Carla’s ability as a storyteller and trainer to help individuals imagine themselves as professionals and see a path toward successful communication styles. KUDOS to Carla, and thank you for an amazing session.

Akron Urban League Entrepreneur and Empowerment Center

- Brenda D. Stevens

Regional Director Minority Business Assistance Center

Ohio Department of Development

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