Karla is a California-based retired systems engineer and Vice President of Goals Build Futures Foundation. With a career spanning over 40 years in software development, Karla brings a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to the charity’s technical and organizational needs. Her personal journey is one of profound resilience; as a breast cancer survivor and a long-time supporter of Samoyed rescues, she has dedicated her life to nurturing those in need of a second chance. Beyond her professional background, Karla is a devoted volunteer at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she helps shape the character of young children through faith and sport. Married to a Navy veteran and mother to a chemical engineer, her focus remains on building strong foundations for the future. For Karla, service is an expression of gratitude for life’s blessings, blending her engineering precision with a compassionate heart for community growth.