Next in our series spotlighting SDA’s 2025 National Executive Committee is Fran Carrillo, Vice President of SDA and Project Accountant/Senior Project Administrator at MIG in San Diego, CA. With a strong foundation in project accounting and firm operations, Fran brings a detail-oriented, get-it-done approach to her leadership role. Her commitment to collaboration and process improvement is already making an impact as she helps move SDA forward.

As Vice President, I aim to make meaningful progress in two areas I care deeply about: growing our membership and increasing our organization’s visibility within the industry. These have been key focuses of the MARCOM committee throughout my involvement, but I believe that serving on the board will open up new opportunities to collaborate across committees and advance these goals more strategically.

I see membership growth and industry presence as deeply connected. As a board member, I want to help align all committee efforts around this shared objective. That means setting clear membership targets, analyzing what’s worked in the past, partnering with MARCOM on outreach, and developing a sustainable 3–5 year membership growth plan.

While I’ve primarily served in Treasurer roles, my leadership experience goes well beyond finances. I’ve been part of several Executive Committees, giving me a strong understanding of board responsibilities and the confidence to step into this role with clarity and purpose.

One area I’m especially excited about is the Chapter Guidelines Handbook. I look forward to reviewing it, offering improvements, and supporting local chapters—because strong chapter engagement is essential to our organization’s overall success.

My commitment to visibility, communication, and member growth makes me well-suited to serve as Vice President and Liaison to the Membership Committee. With my MARCOM experience and passion for connecting people to our mission, I’m confident I can make a meaningful impact in this role.

Fran’s perspective is rooted in experience, teamwork, and action. As she steps into her national leadership role, she’s focused on building stronger connections and making sure SDA continues to deliver real value to members across the country. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of the progress, jump into the conversation or find a way to get involved—you don’t have to do it alone, and your voice matters.