Karla Lorraine Wooten
Founder & Chief Visionary Officer
A.L.I.V.E. is the vision of Karla Lorraine Wooten—an author, entrepreneur, inventor, educator, and advocate whose lifelong commitment to service has shaped every aspect of the organization.
Inspired by her family's military service and driven by a passion for helping others, Karla created A.L.I.V.E. to provide meaningful solutions for veterans through education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community collaboration.
Her diverse background brings together creativity, leadership, and practical problem-solving, allowing A.L.I.V.E. to pursue innovative approaches that extend far beyond traditional support services.
Leadership & Achievements
Karla's professional accomplishments reflect a lifelong dedication to learning, innovation, and creating opportunities for others.
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Published Author
Author of 58 published books, including works focused on inspiration, personal development, children's education, poetry, innovation, and true-life experiences.
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Inventor & Innovator
Creator of more than 300 inventions, including applications, systems, devices, and intellectual property designed to solve real-world challenges through innovation.
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Lifelong Learner
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship at American InterContinental University (AIU) while earning more than 250 professional certificates across business, finance, legal studies, education, STEM, healthcare, technology, leadership, and personal development.
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Entrepreneur
A creative business owner and jewelry designer whose ventures help support the long-term mission of A.L.I.V.E. by generating sustainable funding for veteran-focused initiatives.
Leadership & Achievements
At A.L.I.V.E. – America Loves It's Veterans Everyday, we believe in transparency and making it easy for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to learn about our mission. Below are answers to some of the questions we receive most often.
What is A.L.I.V.E.'s mission?
Our mission is to create opportunities through education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic partnerships that support veterans, families, and communities while helping improve the lives of disabled, homeless, and justice-impacted veterans.
Does A.L.I.V.E. provide housing directly?
A.L.I.V.E. works to connect veterans with trusted housing programs, organizations, and community resources that provide permanent and transitional housing opportunities. We also support innovative housing initiatives designed to expand affordable housing options for veterans.
What organizations does A.L.I.V.E. support?
We proudly support organizations and initiatives that serve veterans and first responders, including nationally recognized programs such as the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project, while also seeking partnerships with other organizations making a positive impact.
What makes A.L.I.V.E. different?
A.L.I.V.E. combines compassion with innovation by bringing together housing support, education, entrepreneurship, publishing, technology, fundraising, and strategic partnerships under one mission. Our long-term vision focuses on creating sustainable solutions that continue to benefit veterans for generations.