Karla Huerta

Karla Huerta is an R&D Technologist at BLOOM FRESH since October 2021. Previously, Karla served as an Environmental Scientist at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, focusing on pest detection, suppression, and eradication. Karla completed a PhD in Horticulture and Agronomy at the University of California, Davis, where involvement in the Pierce's Disease Resistance Breeding Program included overseeing multiple research projects. Experience also includes roles as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Event Coordinator, Research Associate Intern, Assistant Secretary, and Research Assistant, highlighting a diverse skill set in research, laboratory practices, event management, and data organization. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez and Universidad de Sevilla, respectively.