Born and raised in Orange County, California, Katelin earned a B.S. in Marine Science from California State University, Monterey Bay, and an M.S. in Conservation and Restoration Science from the University of California, Irvine. She has experience in marine mammal research, animal care, and environmental DNA analysis. Katelin currently works as a Research Associate with the National Marine Mammal Foundation’s Bioacoustic Analysis and Applied Research Team, she previously worked as a Research Assistant. Her past roles include Laboratory Technician at the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, where she evaluated water quality and eDNA longevity, and IACUC Coordinator at the University of Southern California. She has also supported research and conservation efforts with AIMM, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. In her free time, Katelin enjoys reading, scuba diving, spending time with loved ones, and hiking with her dog.
