Carla Dioume

Carla Dioume, M.A., is an experienced education and mental health professional currently serving as the Dean of Students at Bellwood School District 88 since November 2022. Carla operates a business, PassportScents, and has held various roles including Employment Navigator at Housing Forward and independent contractor for Covid swabbing at Inspire Diagnostics and All Medical Personnel. Previous experience includes serving as a Case Manager at YouthBuild USA, where focus was on supporting at-risk youth, and multiple positions at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. related to student services and counseling. Early career roles include Mental Health Associate at PSI Behavioral Health LLC and Medical Biller/Coder at Hematology Oncology Associates of IL. Carla holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Concordia University Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Gerontology from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, along with a certificate in Tourism and Travel Services Management from Florida Atlantic University.