Board & Leadership

Karla is a senior HR executive with over two decades of experience in the field. She serves as the Chief People Officer for Herself Health. Aligning with her deep passion for women’s health, this role centers on women living healthier, fuller lives.

Previously, she oversaw the HR function for InHealth MD Alliance (IMA). In partnership with business and people leaders, she was responsible for planning and executing on Human Capital strategies, organizational effectiveness & design, and talent management strategies. Her experience includes both healthcare and banking. During her time at IMA, Karla dedicated her efforts in leading their culture transformation, organizational development, employee engagement & retention in addition to expanding the organization’s change Management and Workforce Planning capabilities.

Karla holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s in Human Resources with honors from Rollins College. She is a Human Resources subject matter expert who has shared her expertise at national conferences and has been quoted by CNN and the Wall Street Journal. She is passionate about her involvement in the community and has served on many boards and councils.  She enjoys coaching her team and mentoring young professionals.