Fencing

Carla is a highly accomplished fencing coach with a distinguished career spanning youth to elite national competitors. With international training and prestigious certifications, including the Prevost d’Armes Degree from the Federation Français d’Escrime (FFE) in Paris, she combines technical expertise with a commitment to holistic athlete development. As the director and coach of multiple programs across Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills Fencers’ Club, Geffen Academy, Brentwood School, Vistamar School, and Immaculate Heart, she has cultivated a legacy of excellence, guiding athletes to National Championships, NCAA successes, and international accolades.

Prior to her current roles, Carla served as the Head NCAA Coach at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 2012 to 2019, and as Assistant Coach from 2010 to 2012, demonstrating her ability to lead and develop a collegiate program. Her coaching prowess and dedication to excellence were recognized in 2016 when she was awarded NCAA West Coach of the Year, and again in 2018 when she received the NCAA Coach of the Year award. She also served on the NCAA Championships committee from 2012 to 2016.

Carla's own competitive background includes notable achievements such as Youth Pan American Bronze Medals in Men’s Y-14 Epee (2011 & 2012), Pan American Gold and Bronze Medals in Men and Women’s Y-14 Epee (2010), membership on the US National Women’s Team Epee, and recognition as the 2004 US National Champion Women’s Veterans Point holder, as well as Gold and Silver medalist in the 2004 NAC Women’s Veterans.