Carla R. DeBose is a dedicated leader in adult education, currently serving as the Director of Professional Development and Family Literacy for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Office of Adult Education. In this pivotal role, she spearheads a team focused on providing world class professional development, technical support, and new initiative implementation for 30 adult education programs statewide. Additionally, she serves as the Executive Director of the Certified Literate Community Partners (CLCP), where she provides 22 community-based literacy programs with leadership support and technical assistance. Lastly, she serves as a co-leader of the TCSG Senior Leadership Academy. In this role she provides professional development, technical support, and career mentoring and coaching designed to foster career advancement for senior level leaders within TCSG and its 22 affiliated colleges across Georgia.

Carla R. DeBose holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Texas Christian University and a Master’s degree in Human Resource and Organizational Development from the University of St. Thomas. Her commitment to education and community empowerment continues to make a profound impact across the State of Georgia.