uly 2017 , the Beverly Hills City Council unanimously appointed Karla to their Arts and ulture Commission . Currently Commission Vice Chair , Gordy Bristol will become Chair his July 2024 . She sits on the Ava ’ s Heart Foundation Advisory Board . Karla ’ s been honored nd recognized by State Congressional Leaders , including Mayor Karen Bass , Los Angeles lls City Councils , and received awards , including , " Woman of The Year ", “ Who ’ s Who In Ava ’ s Heart Hero ”, “ Community Partner ”, and “ Business Entrepreneur Community Service ”. wn Museum Founding Alumni and former West Coast Advisory Committee member . noring charities and public speaking . Her speaking platforms have included Moreand The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania . Born in Detroit , Michigan , d in Beverly Hills , California . She proudly carries the last names of both her parents , rmer Motown Records vice president and executive producer , and the late Johnny Bristol , minated songwriter and producer , and artist . Karla has successfully produced