Chad Carter

Chad Carter is a communications and journalism professional with over 16 years of experience. He is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. Carter has worked for various organizations in different capacities, honing his communication and leadership skills. He is currently the Regional Communications Director for the American Red Cross Cascades Region and is primarily responsible for communication strategies during the 2020 Oregon wildfire response. Carter uses his storytelling skills to drive impact while collaborating with business units and supporting partnerships with top national brands. His impressive results have gained the trust of executives, board of directors, and external partners. Before joining the American Red Cross, Carter worked as Senior Director of Marketing & Communications for Special Olympics Oregon, Communications Director at Portland Winter Light Festival, and Founder & Managing Editor at dadswhodiaper.com. He also served as a journalist, holding several positions such as Morning News Anchor at KOIN-TV, TV News Anchor at KJCT-TV, Morning News Anchor at KVII-TV, and Good Day Oregon Weekend Anchor, Weekend Evening Anchor at KPTV Fox 12 Oregon.