Carla Cunningham, a native North Carolinian, was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina, in 1962. She graduated from Anson Senior High School in 1980. In 1981, she completed the Licensed Practical Nurse program at Central Piedmont Community College, earning her diploma. Later, in 1996, she graduated from Gaston College with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.1
Carla’s dedication to healthcare continued as she worked as a Hospice Nurse before being elected to the North Carolina General Assembly in 2012. Her commitment to public service and healthcare advocacy has been unwavering.
In 2009, Carla earned her bachelor’s degree from Winston Salem State University. Her educational background, combined with her experience as a registered nurse, has equipped her to address critical healthcare issues in the state legislature.
Representative Cunningham has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2013. During her tenure, she has been actively involved in various committees, including the Appropriations Committee, House Appropriations on Health and Human Services, Commerce Committee, Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Health Committee (where she served as Vice Chair), Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee, and the Wildlife Resources Committee.
Carla Cunningham is deeply committed to her constituents, advocating for their well-being and working to improve healthcare access, education, and economic opportunities. Her dedication to public service continues to make a positive impact on North Carolina.
