About Carley

Carley’s consulting practice is rooted in deep knowledge of the health and human services policy space, with specific expertise in developmental disability and children’s behavioral health issue areas. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the Goldman School at the University of California Berkeley. Before launching her independent consulting practice, Carley spent years gaining skills and expertise working for a distinguished firm as a consultant to state government and foundation clients. In an earlier chapter, Carley worked as a Special Education teacher at a Bay Area non-public school.

Carley is particularly passionate about working towards a California where all people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) are able to access high quality services that they need and choose from a system that respects their autonomy and dignity. She is specifically driven to make sure that people with I/DD have the opportunities that they need to thrive in their communities and to live the lives that they choose for themselves. Carley is also deeply committed to working towards a California where all children and young people, regardless of ability level or any other factor, receive the supports and opportunities which they need to thrive.

Carley is a lifelong resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. She is deeply committed to service of her local and statewide communities. She is a proud citizen of Oakland, where her family has roots of over a century. In her free time she enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, kayaking, and volunteering as a certified California Naturalist on habitat restoration and species census projects.