Kala joined MSU Internal Audit as a Senior Auditor in March 2025. She previously served as the Business Manager for MSU's Department of Communication, managing one of the largest departmental budgets on campus and implementing internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance. Kala also held roles as a Human Resources Specialist with Rankin County School District and Assistant Director of Human Resources at Hinds Community College, gaining extensive experience in payroll, compliance, and personnel management. She earned her Master of Business Administration in 2008 and Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance in 2007, both from Mississippi State University. Kala has been recognized as a Zacharias Distinguished Staff Nominee (2021) and is an active mentor and committee participant within the MSU community.