Director

Katrina Carl joined the Board of Directors in August 2025. She brings more than 30 years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations to her role at HSVC. Most recently, she served as Director of Communications at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for nearly 20 years, where she oversaw marketing, media relations, community partnerships, and digital engagement. In addition, she has led her own consulting practice, advising nonprofit organizations in the arts, education, and healthcare sectors on strategies to strengthen visibility, audience development, and fundraising outcomes. Her career has also included senior leadership positions in marketing communications agencies, where she managed national accounts— giving her insight into nonprofit and corporate perspectives.

Katrina holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, as well as a BA in Business Economics and a BFA in Theatre from UC Santa Barbara. She lives in Santa Barbara with her husband and their two dogs (one of which was adopted from HSVC) and grew up in Ventura County. She enjoys running, photography, and travel.