Carla M. Flanders is a West Michigan entrepreneur, wife, and mother with a passion for bringing people together. As the CEO of CMF Marketing & Events, Carla has over 25 years in marketing management, strategic planning and public relations. She specializes in event coordination, producing intimate gatherings to multi-day festivals hosting tens of thousands of guests. Beyond her professional life, Carla is deeply connected to her community, finding inspiration in her family’s journey to write her debut book, On the Day You Graduate.