Carla Faraguna

Carla Faraguna is an experienced executive assistant currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Substack since July 2024. Previously, Carla worked at Golden (Recursion Inc) from November 2017 to July 2024 in a People and Operations role, managing corporate, financial, and compliance tasks for a diverse team. Carla's background includes self-employment as a world traveler and volunteer, where activities spanned twelve countries over five months, and positions at Fandom powered by Wikia as Employee Programs Coordinator and HR Coordinator, contributing to program development and employee engagement within the global entertainment sector. Early career experience includes roles at Asia Society, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, and the Office of Annual Giving, demonstrating a strong foundation in program management, education, and organizational support. Carla holds a Master’s Degree in East Asia Studies from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from Stony Brook University.