29 Oct 2026

Spotlight On: Kayla Maloney, small business program manager at the CLT Alliance

Kayla Maloney

Kayla Maloney is the program manager for the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s Small Business team. In this role, she leverages her master’s degree in public administration from North Carolina State University and her previous nonprofit project management experience to make the CLT Alliance’s programs accessible to those who need them most.

Originally from Long Island, NY, Kayla moved to Charlotte from the Raleigh area. She is drawn to the city’s vibrancy, culture, and spirit, and hopes to positively impact the quality of life for all who call the region home.

Previously, as project manager at the Carolinas Academic Leadership Network, Kayla empowered school board members to pass student-centered education policies by providing them with key resources, services, and networking opportunities.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

As a part-time security supervisor for local concert venues, she loves attending concerts, playing with her dogs, and watching sports.

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