Karisma joined UT CTAS in February 2019. Prior to joining UT CTAS, she worked as the UT CTAS administrative intern at the Tennessee County Services Association. She holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration management from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master of public administration management degree from Arkansas State University. In 2021, Karisma earned the designation of Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM). She earned a doctorate of education degree at the University of Southern Mississippi in September 2023.