Karla Roberts earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from UCLA and her Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MSHSA) from CSU San Bernardino.

She brings 25 years of hands-on experience in public child welfare, split between 10 years as a Senior Social Worker and 15 years as a Supervisor. Certified as a Forensic Interviewer, her background also includes valuable experience in hospice care and international adoptions.

A passionate educator and trainer, Karla has spent four years as Orange County’s Training Coordinator—creating and delivering curriculum for new employee induction—and has spent approximately five years facilitating training for California Child Welfare Services (CDWS) and Los Angeles County. She is also a professor in the Master of Social Work program at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF).

Outside of work and teaching, you can usually find Karla traveling, dancing, or trying out new local restaurants.