Staff

Karla Landis Program Director

Karla Landis joins Rainier Valley Rowing with more than 5-years of collegiate coaching experience and an aptitude for community development within the sport of rowing. Most recently reflected through her work with Lakeside Education and Enrichment Program, Karla understands the power of rowing to serve as a means for young people to embrace teamwork and build new friendships while enhancing individual ability and self-confidence. Karla is eager to strengthen rowing in the Northwest through outreach programs specifically created to broaden community access to Seattle lakes and water-sports. Karla is a former rower (‘98-‘02) and coach (’03-’09) from Western Washington University.

Carla Bezold Development Coordinator

Carla Bezold is excited to join Rainier Valley Rowing full-time as an Americorps VISTA after a terrific experience working with the advisory board in the program's first season. She spent the last year as a member of Apple Corps (a program of Soild Ground) helping elementary-aged children in Seattle learn about nutrition, cooking, gardening, and physical activity. Prior to that she was a student-athlete and then a coach with the University of Michigan Women's Rowing team. Carla has also coached high school-aged and masters rowers and is enjoying teaching indoor cycling classes in Seattle. She's looking forward to a great year with RVR on and off the water!