Marla Wilson joins New America as Vice President of Development and Partnerships

Washington, D.C.—New America is pleased to announce that Marla Wilson has joined New America as vice president of development and partnerships. Wilson has dedicated her career to transformational initiatives that support equity, diversity, and inclusion for under-represented groups to advance socioeconomic equality. 

Wilson brings extensive development, marketing and sales experience from both the public and private sectors. Most recently, she served as the executive director of the STEM Careers Coalition at Discovery Education. Previously, she has worked as a development executive and development consultant for national nonprofits and for a private family foundation. 

In her role at New America, Wilson will provide strategic direction for New America's fundraising and partnerships efforts with a focus on building a more robust and diverse development program in support of our mission. 

“I am excited to join New America during a time where transformational work is imperative in the pursuit of establishing an equitable playing field for marginalized groups and missions,” said New America Vice President of Development and Partnerships Marla Wilson.

“I am delighted to welcome Marla Wilson to the New America community. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in strategic development and a sharp focus and commitment to equity in her work,” said New America President and Chief Transformation Officer Paul E. Butler.

Wilson joined New America on June 6, 2022. Originally from Las Vegas, Nev., Wilson holds a bachelor of communications from the University of Central Oklahoma where she studied broadcast and print journalism. 

About New America: We are dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize our nation’s highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change and seizing the opportunities those changes create.