Katie earned her Master of Environmental Management degree (focused on Coastal Environmental Management) from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment in 2019. Before graduating, she worked in environmental education teaching about marine ecosystems on both coasts of the United States. Those experiences greatly influenced her decision to pursue her graduate research analyzing public perceptions of sharks and their implications on wildlife conservation. Katie is particularly fascinated by the nexus of humans and the ocean environment with a keen interest in marine biodiversity, sharks, fisheries, and creative solutions. She is currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area and loves exploring the local ecosystems here.

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