Abandoned at birth and left at a hospital, much of Karla’s childhood was marked by feelings of rejection, and a search for love. By the age of sixteen, she found herself pregnant and kicked out of home. A downward spiral of drug addiction, solo-parenting and domestic violence ensued until she surrendered her life to Jesus at twenty-two. 

On her first mission trip, God opened her eyes to the plight of women & children in other nations. It was then, she knew she wanted to skip across the nations placing value on women, especially the ones the world seemed to treat like trash.

She spent two decades working with international aid organisations rescuing women and children from the sex trade industry, travelling to advocate on television, radio, college campuses and churches. She raised her children in Thailand for seven years, while leading teams, establishing programmes and opening safe homes.

After returning from the mission field, Karla faced divorce and a reimagined future. Despite the devastation, she saw God redeem her life in unimaginable ways. As well as her international work, Karla has held local positions as children’s pastor, young adult’s pastor, pastoral administrator and women’s ministry leader.

Karla’s life experience allows her to minister with compassion, clarity and a sprinkle of humour. She firmly believes the truth in God’s Word has the power to redeem and transform any life.

Karla now lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, is happily remarried with six grown children and eight grandchildren to date.

Karla is part of DOK Global Governance and is dedicated to helping women know their identity, walk in their authority and embrace their Kingdom assignment with Godfidence.