Karla is a Civil Engineering graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University with over 20 years experience in regional transit, program management, and infrastructure delivery starting her career at Smart Centres managing construction of Walmart stores, and in her last role as Chief Planning Officer at Metrolinx.
Karla has been Federally appointed as a Board Director for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority responsible for building an international bridge and border crossing, and has served as 2017 and 2018 WTS Toronto Chapter President.
Karla is an advocate for inclusion and has a proven record in giving back to the community. In 2020, she was recognized by TMU with the “Alumni Achievement Award” and featured in publications such as Share Magazine and Women of Influence.