Karla has worked in the health care industry for over twenty years locally in the Tampa Bay area. Karla received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University, and earned an MBA from University of Phoenix, a Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Care Management from the University of Florida.

Karla earned her Care Manager Certification from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. She is an active member of the Aging Life Care Association, and serves on the Florida Chapter Board of Directors, as President. She has been an Advanced Practice Member since 2011.
In addition, Karla is a Life Story Training graduate, and has earned an essentiALZ® Plus Dementia Advanced Care Certification.