Karla Shoup

Karla Shoup is an experienced public health professional with a comprehensive background in environmental health management. Currently serving as the Environmental Health Manager at Southern Nevada Health District since July 2006, Karla oversees the Consumer Health Section and has played a crucial role as Incident Commander during the COVID-19 response. Previous roles include Environmental Health Supervisor and Environmental Health Specialist, with responsibilities ranging from plan review to food operations inspections. Prior to their tenure at Southern Nevada Health District, Karla held the position of Vice President of Provider Relations at Mediversal, Inc., where Karla managed provider contracting and network administration. Karla began their career as a Medical Assistant at the Women's Health Center of Southern Nevada. Karla holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Bachelor's degree in Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of Washington.