Built from the Ground Up. Literally.
I’m Karla — construction professional, communications strategist, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. Fifteen years doing the work most people only consult on.
The Work Speaks.
Real results across contractors, agencies, and the AEC community.
$100M+
in public works contracts supported for AEC contractors
10,000+
AEC professionals in my LinkedIn community
Thousands
of contractors educated on government contracting
Advised
public agencies on supplier diversity strategy across California
$100M+
In Public Works Contracts Won
10,000+
AEC Professionals in Community
40 UNDER 40
San Diego Business Journal
Most Successful Women-Owned Gov Con Advisory Firm
Grounding Strategy in Real-World Execution.
Karla sits at the rare intersection of construction operations and communications strategy. With fifteen years of experience spanning public broadcasting for government agencies to managing commercial construction projects as an estimator and PM, she brings a perspective most people only consult on.
Currently leading growth and branding for a major California contractor while running her firm SoSheBuilds, Karla bridges the gap between the job site and the boardroom. She builds from the ground up—literally.
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