Karla Fortuny is a Partner at Capital City Consulting, specializing in local government, community engagement, and strategic communications in Miami.
Prior to joining the firm, she served as Director of Local Government and Community Affairs at Florida International University, where she worked with elected officials and community stakeholders to advance institutional priorities. She previously served as Chief of Staff for the City of Miami Commission’s District 1 Office, overseeing staff operations, shaping policy initiatives, serving as spokesperson, and coordinating community engagement efforts across the district.
Karla has also been involved in major sports and event initiatives across South Florida, including Inter Miami CF, the Miami Open, the Memorial Day Air and Sea Show, and the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. She began her career with the Florida Panthers and has maintained a focus on leveraging sports and events for community impact. Her background also includes public relations work with Brustman Carrino Public Relations and Events by Elle.
Karla currently serves as Chairwoman of the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board and is active in civic and community initiatives focused on education, economic development, and cultural programming.
She holds a Master of Arts in Public Relations from the University of Miami, a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Florida International University, and an Associate in Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism from Miami Dade College.She is fluent in English and Spanish, with basic proficiency in Italian.