Charlotte Hammond, President and CEO, Challenged Unlimited

Charlotte Hammond

President and CEO, Challenge Unlimited, Inc.

Charlotte Hammond is a member of the SourceAmerica Board of Directors.

Hammond currently serves as the President and CEO of Challenge Unlimited, Inc., a national nonprofit focused on advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities while maintaining strong partnerships with businesses and government entities. Under her leadership since 2016, Challenge Unlimited has expanded from three to seven states, secured numerous government contracts, and created jobs for its clients nationwide. The organization also integrated two nonprofits and launched a temporary staffing division to support veterans and underserved individuals in overcoming barriers to employment.

Hammond has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, and operations management.

Hammond serves on the boards and committees of several national and local organizations, including the National Council of SourceAmerica Employers, Christian Hospital Board of Directors, City of St. Louis Workforce Development Board, Missouri Botanical Garden, Ameren Community Voices Board, Greater St. Louis Inc. Fiduciary Board, and Greater St. Louis Inc. Co-Chair Investors Council.

In 2022, she co-authored the anthology, Overcoming: 'Living Our Best Life in Spite Of..., with 32 black women across the United States, which became a bestseller.

Hammond holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Court Reporting/Business from Webster University and the University of Mississippi. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

In her free time, Charlotte enjoys exploring new restaurants in St. Louis, listening to music, attending tennis tournaments, and spending time with her family – husband Antonious and adult children TJ and Haley.