Kayla is a founding board member and Vice President of SoMe CAGT, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to supporting gifted and twice-exceptional students in the South-Metro Denver area. As a founding board member, she contributes to the organization's mission and impact.

Raised in Englewood, Kayla completed her entire PreK-12 education in Englewood Public Schools. Her journey into gifted programming began in the 3rd grade, where she was identified as gifted. In 2015, Kayla achieved a significant milestone as the first in her family to graduate from high school. Her educational pursuits led her to the University of Denver, where she earned a BA in Sociology and Psychology in 2018. Subsequently, in 2019, she attained an MA in Curriculum and Instruction with specializations in Gifted Education and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. In 2022, Kayla accomplished her doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction, specializing in gifted education and educational leadership. Her research passions encompass creativity, giftedness, and diverse populations.

Kayla is currently employed as a Senior Manager of Security and Authentication for Verizon. She's previously worked in Learning and Development and K-12 education. Beyond her professional commitments, she also volunteers as a Technology Governor for the Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative. Additionally, she also serves as the South-Metro Denver Regional Director for Destination Imagination. Kayla played a pivotal role on the development committee for the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children’s (WCGTC) recently released "Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education" document.

She was identified as gifted in 3rd grade.