Charo Bates

Charo Bates currently serves as the Senior Program Manager at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, overseeing a coalition focused on enhancing program initiatives for military caregivers. With a diverse background in human capital consulting, Charo has contributed to organizations such as BMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where efforts led to significant improvements in DEIA initiatives and resource utilization. Additionally, Charo has provided vital case management support for injured veterans at the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund and has established impactful civic engagement initiatives at Veterans Education Success. Charo's educational credentials include a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, a Ph.D. in Transformative Social Change from Saybrook University, and additional qualifications in Project Management and Fashion/Apparel Design.