Kaitlyn Landfield is earning a Masters’ degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Prior to her graduate studies, she received a Bachelors’ of Science in Aquatic Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, then worked extensively in coral reef and kelp forest ecosystems doing research focused on community ecology and nutrient dynamics. In the future, she intends to pursue a career in conservation and applied science. In her free time, she enjoys getting outdoors, traveling, and doing lots of yoga.