Karla Santi (US)
Chief Executive Officer / Founding Partner at Blend Interactive
Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
A member of the CMS Experts community
Meet her at:
UX Connect 25
Presentation: When the Work Changes: Making Room for Your Genius in a Shifting Industry
Dates: June 10 - 11
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
About Karla Santi
Karla Santi is the CEO and founding partner of Blend Interactive, a leading web strategy and development firm. Since 2005, she has grown Blend from a local business to an internationally recognized leader in content management, earning Platinum Partner status with Optimizely and Umbraco.
A respected voice in the CMS community, Karla serves on advisory boards for both platforms, is an Umbraco MVP, and speaks at industry events worldwide. She champions diversity in tech, blending personal stories with leadership insights to inspire women and empower future leaders in STEM.
About Blend Interactive
Blend Interactive is a web strategy, design, and development firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Proudly rooted in the Midwest and guided by strong core values, Blend has partnered with hundreds of clients across various industries, focusing on financial services, government, healthcare, and associations. With an international client base, Blend is known for its expertise in content management, content migration, and strategy, helping organizations navigate complex web and content challenges while fostering long-term partnerships.
Past conference appearances
CMS Kickoff 25
Panel: Selecting the right CMS in 2025