Carla was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature as the MLA for Regina Lakeview in 2016. Prior to entering politics, Carla spent over 20 years working as a social worker and two terms as a Regina Public School Board Trustee.
An active volunteer in her community, she has also worked with the Sask. Abilities Council, Saskatchewan Coalition Against Racism, Saskatchewan Action Committee - Status of Women, Camp Easter Seal, Autism Resource Centre, the help line at Regina Sexual Assault Centre, MS Society as well as numerous soccer, softball, baseball and hockey teams.
Carla grew up on a mixed farm near Lang. She and her husband Guy call Regina home. They have three children: Hannah, Nolan and Maya.