Karla Wells serves as a Diligent Recruitment Advisor at the National Center for Diligent Recruitment. Karla has over 25 years of experience in child welfare in the State of Georgia. She has served with various programs such as foster care, resource development and recruitment, adoption, staff development, and capacity building. Most of her career has been involved in providing technical assistance with positive permanency outcomes for youth and caregiver recruitment. She has extensive knowledge of adoption and capacity building for professionals and caregivers. Her passion lies with coaching and mentoring others to reach their full potential. She believes that with the right tools and mindset, nothing is impossible.