Carla is our resident Elvis aficionado, her idea of Mecca being a visit to Graceland. Aside from her love of the King, Carla enjoys hanging out with four-legged pals (of all varieties), spending time with family and friends barbecuing, playing cards, listening to music, watching classic movies, and the occasional trip to Las Vegas or Palm Springs.

Though raised a California girl, a semester abroad in Salamanca, Spain left her saying, "Naci en los Estados Unidos, pero tengo un corazon Espanol!" (Translation – I was born in the United States, but I have a Spanish heart). Carla's passionate streak is reflected in her growing collection artwork by her favorite So Cal artist, Josh Agle, aka SHAG. This hep cat's depictions of cocktail, jetset and tiki-themed scenes are right up this girl’s alley. Her passion is also expressed through her intense compassion and love for animals. She regularly volunteers at Friends for Pets Foundation, a no-kill shelter for dogs.

Carla is fairly new to the world of ethnography and market research, but brings plenty of project coordinating experience with her previous work in the entertainment industry as a post-production, visual effects coordinator. Her conscientious and understanding nature easily quality her as PortiCo’s uber-angel.

• Joined PortiCo in January 2007
• Projects include: T-Mobile, Heineken, One-A-Day, Sheraton, Bertolli, Dixie, Nestle Pure Life, Hamburger Helper, General Motors, Brovana, Nissan
• Previously worked in the entertainment industry for 11 years
• Completed a semester in Salamanca, Spain
• Studied Art History at Los Angeles City College and San Diego State University