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 fell pregnant and was kicked out of home. Domestic violence, solo-parenting and drug addiction ensued until she surrendered her life to Jesus in her early twenties. 

On her first mission trip, God opened her eyes to the plight of women & children, especially the ones the world seemed to treat like trash. This hit a nerve for Karla, and it was then, she knew she was called to ‘skip across the nations’ placing God’s value on women.

She raised her children in Thailand for seven years, while leading teams, establishing programmes and opening safe homes for women and children rescued from the sex trade. She travelled internationally advocating on television, radio, college campuses and churches.

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

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

Karla now lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, is happily remarried and has six grown children and seven grandchildren.

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