TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Carlos Wilson

Communications is at the heart of sustaining and nurturing our Clinic community. Patients, volunteers, donors and partners all need information tailored to their interests and involvement. This was certainly the case during the height of COVID-19, when the Clinic was closed for an extended period; staying connected was critical to physical, fiscal and emotional health. We’re fortunate to have Carlos Wilson on our team; his exemplary work in social media, community outreach and fundraising kept us visible and accessible during the toughest of times. Since Carlos’s passion is storytelling, we thought it was only appropriate that we share his.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Beacon, NY, a small town about 90 miles north of New York City.

What inspired you to pursue your career path?

I’ve always liked storytelling so the path of marketing and public relations was a natural fit.

How did you learn about the Clinic? What led you to become involved?

I found myself helping out at Order of Malta Clinic following a meeting with Sara Cumbelich. She talked to me about the amazing work the Clinic was doing for the community and we collaborated on a few ideas to help increase the organization’s visibility. This conversation led to a public relations and social media strategy centered on elevating the Clinic’s online presence.

Describe your role with the Clinic:

I work on the communications aspects for the Clinic. I’m a part of most of everything that falls under media outreach, social media content and subscriber content.

What is your most memorable Clinic story and why?

Oh, definitely Dr. Tom’s 90th birthday. It was a great experience to be a part of that day and celebrate such an amazing human being.

How does your work with the marketing and communications team help the Clinic deliver on its mission?

I help to keep the Clinic in the public eye. Through media outreach and social media, I get to showcase all the great work being performed by the Order of Malta Clinic and keep patients, volunteers and the Clinic community well-informed.

Complete this sentence: The Order of Malta Clinic is an...

organization backed by a lot of love and a purpose dedicated to helping underserved Bay Area residents with quality health care.

What is one fun fact about you?

Ha! Although I’ve never officiated a wedding, I am an ordained minister.

Carlos Wilson