Friends of Pima College
KRISTEN RANDALL
&
KARLA MORALES
FOR PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kristen Randall
For Pima Community College Board District 3
Kristen Randall is a dedicated public servant with a rich background in science, small business, and community advocacy. After over a decade working as a scientist in southern Arizona, Kristen shifted her focus to public service, where she has tackled critical issues like housing, substance abuse recovery, civil mediation, and domestic violence. A community college graduate, she earned an associate degree in environmental studies while balancing single motherhood and two jobs, which laid the groundwork for her bachelor’s degree in environmental science and a career with the Department of the Interior.
Kristen’s public service journey included running for Constable, where she developed innovative programs to prevent evictions and support families facing homelessness. As court administrator at the Green Valley Justice Court, she launched Arizona’s first pre-adjudicated DUI treatment program, oversaw the creation of a new Justice Center to support justice-involved individuals, and implemented a domestic violence treatment protocol aimed at reducing recidivism by addressing the root causes of intimate partner violence.
Currently, she works for Pima County as a manager for an environmental regulatory agency. Kristen has earned several awards, including the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson Women’s Leadership Award (2022) and the US Department of Justice FBI Community Service Award (2021). She also serves on the board of Arivaca Helping Hearts and is a proud mom of two.
Karla Morales
For Pima Community College Board District 5
Karla Bernal Morales is Vice President at the Arizona Technology Council, overseeing its operations in Southern Arizona. With over 25 years of experience in education, nonprofit, and government sectors, she previously directed the Office of Multicultural Advancement at the University of Arizona, promoting diversity and inclusion. Morales also supported the university’s government and community relations.
Her career in public service began at a local community center, followed by 17 years with Arizona’s Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility, helping families access aid. At United Way, she raised over $8 million for education, financial stability, and health programs.
Morales serves on multiple community boards, including the Pima County Workforce Investment Board and Tucson Airport Authority. She holds a Bachelor’s in Education and an MBA from the University of Arizona.