Carrie L. Hughes is an experienced fundraising executive who has dedicated over 25 years to transforming lives as Casa Pacifica’s Chief Development Officer. She leads all aspects of the organization’s fundraising strategy.
Her dynamic leadership has been instrumental in building Casa Pacifica’s endowment, driving a successful $16.6 million capital campaign and expanding the scope and impact of its four annual fundraising events. Under Carrie’s guidance, the Development department has raised more than $90 million to support Casa Pacifica’s vital mental health programs and services for children, young adults and families in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Beyond her fundraising achievements, Carrie is deeply cherished by the agency’s children and families. Guided by her belief in the potential of every child, young adult and family, Carrie’s innovative strategies have elevated Casa Pacifica as a leading voice in the nonprofit sector, advancing its mission to provide hope and healing.
An active leader in philanthropy, Carrie served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter for a decade, including as President in 2015. During her tenure, the chapter achieved its first Ten Star Gold Award and Friends of Diversity Designation. Carrie’s achievements have been recognized with AFP’s Professional Fundraiser of the Year award, the Ventura County Leadership Academy’s Alum of the Year as well as her inclusion in the Pacific Coast Business Times’ Top 50 Women in Business and Who’s Who in Non-Profits lists.
Carrie is a proud graduate of the Ventura County Leadership Academy, a member of the Camarillo Rotary, and co-chair of the TEACh Scholarship Committee. She lives in Moorpark with her family, where her passion for service continues to inspire those around her.