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Cara Aley

Annapolis, Maryland

Cara Aley is a 3x Chief Operating Officer for early-stage technology and impact-driven start-ups. She consults for small businesses looking to drive impact in both the technology and education spaces.  Previously, Aley was the Chief Operating Officer at Peachjar, a company that connects parents, programs, and schools with the goal of enabling every child to have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Aley also served as the President and COO of American Mojo, a social venture that addressed the issues of mothers in poverty. By providing new career paths and freedom from child care costs, American MoJo supported and celebrated its employees’ drive to get their lives and those of their children on the right track.

Stories Featuring Cara Aley
April 3, 2018
New Report: An Anthology from the 2012 Class of Ascend Fellows
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April 15, 2014
Delivering Meaningful Impact with For-Profit Social Enterprise
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