A highly motivated senior development professional with more than ten years of international experience in countries severely affected by war and natural disasters. Her diverse portfolio includes the planning and implementation of programs focused on community development, education, conflict and governance, youth empowerment, WASH, and infrastructure reconstruction. She has a diversified background in public relations and communications, strategic planning, project management, grant and financial management, urban and rural planning, construction supervision, and staff development. Karla speaks fluent Spanish and is proficient in Italian.