Perla Carrizales

Director of Gateway to Hope

Perla Carrizales serves as Director of Gateway to Hope, where she provides strategic leadership for the organization’s training programs, marketing, and community engagement initiatives. She oversees the development and execution of integrated strategies that align program delivery, communications, and outreach to advance Gateway to Hope’s mission and expand access to mental health education.

With expertise in digital marketing, strategic communications, campaign management, analytics, and cross-functional leadership, Perla leads initiatives that strengthen brand visibility, increase program participation, and foster meaningful community partnerships. She is passionate about creating accessible, hope-centered resources that empower individuals, families, faith communities, educators, and professionals through practical, evidence-based mental health training and education while ensuring measurable impact across the communities Gateway to Hope serves.