Project for Pride in Living (PPL) President and CEO Karla Henderson has been named one of the 2026 Power Shift 25 honorees by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. The annual recognition highlights 25 executives who stepped into top leadership roles and are poised to drive meaningful impact across the Twin Cities.
Henderson is recognized for her leadership at a pivotal moment for housing stability and community development. Since becoming president and CEO in 2025, she has led PPL’s work to expand access to quality, affordable housing while strengthening services that support long‑term stability and opportunity for individuals and families with lower incomes. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to equitable development, cross‑sector collaboration, and PPL’s mission to create a place to live and a path to thrive.
The Power Shift 25 feature celebrates leaders across industries who are shaping the region’s economic and social future. Henderson joins a distinguished cohort of executives whose work is influencing how communities grow, recover, and thrive across Minnesota.