GINA DEL CARLO
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in workforce development, having founded Earn & Learn to connect 12,000 employers with educational institutions. Skilled in strategic planning and community engagement, I excel in building partnerships that enhance career opportunities for underserved youth, advocating for impactful programs that drive success and equity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
Earn & Learn
03.2019 - Current
- Founded and scaled Earn & Learn, connecting employers with schools and community colleges for student career experiences.
- Developed ELENA platform to track equitable access to work-based learning opportunities.
- Built network of 12,000 employer partners, enhancing hands-on learning for underserved communities.
- Spearheaded collaboration with Workforce Development Boards, schools, and organizations to expand career exploration.
- Established partnerships with educational institutions, government agencies, and employers for workforce program alignment.
Special Education Teacher
Fresno County Office of Education
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Delivered individualized learning plans to support vulnerable students effectively.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to meet specific student needs.
- Instructed special education classes utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance learning outcomes.
Youth Program Manager
Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board (WDB)
05.2010 - 03.2019
- Oversaw youth programs and services under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other initiatives for youth and young adults.
- Directed programs in collaboration with local youth-serving organizations, focusing on equipping young people with skills and resources for career success.
- Managed strategic relationships with government, community, and education partners, enhancing service delivery.
- Advocated for youth workforce development, aligning programs with community needs.
- Previous Roles
- Workforce Services Specialist, Co-Founder - Earn & Learn East Bay, Workforce Development Board
- Developed and implemented budgets, supervised contract performance, and led strategic employer engagement campaigns.
- Established Earn & Learn East Bay, which has since evolved into a nationally recognized employer-facing intermediary.
Owner/Director
Bishop Estates Montessori Preschool
- Directed all operations, focusing on inclusive, high-quality early childhood education.
- Conducted ongoing research into best practices for early childhood education programs.
Middle School Teacher
Sanger Unified School District
- Committed to supporting vulnerable students, delivering individualized learning plans, and fostering a supportive educational environment.
Education
BA - Humanities and Education
New College of California
Skills
- Community Organizing & Youth Development
- Strategic Planning & Facilitation
- Budget Development & Financial Oversight
- Grant Management & Fundraising
- Workforce Development & Employer Engagement
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
- Workforce development
- Project management
- Employer engagement
- Partnership building
- Community outreach
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Community engagement
- Employer relations
- Relationship building
- Staff management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Business development
- Visionary leadership
Affiliations
- Executive Committee Member - Diablo Gateways to Innovation
- Board Member - Alignment Bay Area Operating Board
- Regional Advisory Board Member - Foster Youth Programs
- Youth Committee Member - Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board
- Board of Directors - Teamed Up for Good
- Coro Fellow
- Design Team Member - Earn & Learn East Bay
- Participant - White House Champions of Change event with former President Barack Obama
Accomplishments
- SOCAP25 Fellow
- Techstars Alumni
- Contra Costa County WDB member
- TeamED up for Good Board member
Websites
Personal Information
References
References available upon request.
COMMUNITY ROOTS
Proud daughter of community organizers and raised in the Mission District, San Francisco. Gina brings her heritage of social commitment and her firsthand knowledge of underserved communities into her leadership approach.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Over a decade of experience managing and redesigning programs that advance equitable access to work-based learning and career-connected education. Skilled in forging partnerships with government, education, and community stakeholders. Gina has led regional campaigns to mobilize resources, elevate community voices, and cultivate diverse talent pipelines.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fresno County Office of Education
01.2022 - 02.2025
Founder & CEO
Earn & Learn
03.2019 - Current
Youth Program Manager
Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board (WDB)
05.2010 - 03.2019
Owner/Director
Bishop Estates Montessori Preschool
Middle School Teacher
Sanger Unified School District
BA - Humanities and Education
New College of California
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