Karla S. Klas, BSN, RN, CCRP

Karla Klas, BSN, RN, CCRP manages the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center’s nationally acclaimed community and family-centered injury prevention programs. Her 32-year distinguished career in burn/trauma critical care nursing, research, professional development training, mentoring, program management, public education, curriculum development, CRR, and injury prevention has produced numerous journal publications, textbook chapters and grant awards. She has attained multiple specialty certifications and leadership appointments to committees devoted to injury control. An award-winning educator, speaker, and author, Karla also mentors at-risk youth, volunteers in survivor support programs, and enjoys all kinds of outdoor adventures with her family. Learn more at: https://traumaburn.org/karla-s-klas-bsn-rn-ccrp.