Catapult Employers Association
Carlie Houchins, EdD, is an accomplished education and marketing professional currently serving as the Director of Learning Solutions at Catapult, where a focus is placed on developing learning solutions for a statewide clientele. Prior experience includes a role as Director of Learner and Employer Engagement at Northeastern University, overseeing outreach efforts and enterprise talent consultancy. Additional positions held include Director of Student Affairs and Faculty Services at multiple universities, Senior Consultant at Burchette & Associates, and Vice President of the Corporate Marketing Division at Wells Fargo/Wachovia/First Union, where responsibilities centered on brand management and strategic market segment initiatives. Carlie Houchins also has a background in consumer goods as a Brand Manager at Cover Girl Cosmetics. Educational credentials consist of a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an MBA in Marketing Management from the University of Connecticut, and a BA in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Catapult Employers Association
Catapult Employers Association is the result of the merger of Capital Associated Industries (CAI) of Raleigh and the Triad and The Employers Association (TEA) of Charlotte. Catapult leverages 65 years of Human Resources experience to offer trusted HR and employment law advice, outsourced HR support, recruiting services, professional development, and more across the Southeast and beyond.