Carol Korpela joined Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly in 1999 as an AmeriCorps member to befriend lonely older adults living in the Copper Country. After two years of service, her passionate belief in the LBFE mission encouraged her to stay with the organization and make a career in the non-profit sector. During her tenure at LBFE she developed her skills in program development, project and volunteer management, fundraising, and communications before becoming the Executive Director in 2023. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus in small business management and earned a Certificate of National Service.

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Carol is a board member of the Adams Township School District Foundation, an election inspector, and a member of the Canal Run committee. She enjoys nature and when she is not hiking or running, she volunteers to better her community and the environment.​

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