A first-generation college graduate, Carina holds an AA in Meeting and Event Management from Fox Valley Technical College and a BS in Business Administration with a minor in Hospitality and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Re-joined the CISWA State Office team in July ’23
About Carina:聽Carina Raddatz is the Development Director at Communities In聽Schools of Washington (CISWA). Carina’s career journey began in meeting and聽event management, evolving through roles at UW Stout, the Greater Green Bay聽Chamber of Commerce, and hospital systems, where she honed her skills in聽sponsorships, event logistics, and program management. Her passion for deeper聽and more meaningful engagements led her to discover a love for fundraising.聽 聽鈥�
As the Development Director, Carina oversees the implementation of a comprehensive fund development plan, nurtures corporate and foundation relationships, and coordinates individual giving programs. She collaborates with the Board Resource Development Committee to leverage board member talents and connections. Actively fostering a culture of teamwork and community-centric fundraising, she represents Washington in national CIS initiatives and partnerships. Carina’s unwavering commitment to the CIS mission is evident as she contributes to annual projects such as the #AllinforKids gala and various giving initiatives, showcasing her dedication to philanthropy, leadership, and community engagement in her role as Development Director, thereby contributing to the success and growth of Communities In Schools of Washington. 鈥�
Outside of work: Carina volunteers as a beach naturalist with the Seattle Aquarium and enjoys beach camping, hiking, tidepooling, crafting, gardening, and reading. Carina and her husband, Sam, dream of living abroad in Italy someday. The couple, originally from Wisconsin, now resides in Washington with their three fur babies鈥擲onny, Pip, and Groot. 鈥�