Carmelita Limas

Carmelita Limas possesses extensive experience in volunteer coordination, trauma counseling, and board governance within the nonprofit sector. Currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors at The Diversity Center since February 2021, Carmelita focuses on strategic vision, financial stability, and fundraising efforts. Previous roles include Volunteer Program Coordinator and Trauma Counselor at Rape Trauma Services, where responsibilities included training and supervising a significant number of sexual assault counselors, overseeing a crisis line, and providing counseling to children. Additionally, experience as a Volunteer Coordinator at StarVista involved managing a suicide prevention hotline and volunteer training programs. Earlier positions with AmeriCorps included presenting on suicide prevention, facilitating recovery groups, and leading training for AmeriCorps members. Carmelita remains committed to enhancing community services through a strong foundation in volunteer management and advocacy.