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From Employment Consultant to CEO: Najla Wortham's Unlikely Path at Rock Creek
Najla Wortham started at Rock Creek Foundation in 2007 as an employment consultant — boots on the ground, carving out jobs for individuals with disabilities. Eighteen years later, she's the President and CEO, making her the first African American woman to lead the organization in its 52-year history.In this conversation, Najla breaks down exactly how Rock Creek builds leaders from within, how she navigated imposter syndrome at the executive level, and what her sustainability strategy looks like as federal Medicaid funding comes under pressure in 2026.✅ Why "growing your own leaders" is Rock…
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