Karla earned a bachelor's degree in Media, Culture, and Communication with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology at New York University. She is passionate about marketing, live events, and fan engagement within the entertainment industry.As a Sales & Editorial Associate at Variety, she works on both sides of the print business, growing her client and administrative skills. She has also interned at Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, Warner Music Group, Heard Well, and Ascend Public Relations Group, gaining editorial, social media marketing, and creative writing skills.