Kayla is a science facilitator and coordinator. She engages students, community members, and volunteers in hands-on, minds-on STEM experiences. Since joining the team in the spring of 2023, she has advanced the FMSM community outreach program and doubled its impact.

Kayla holds a bachelor’s degree in museum studies and environmental studies with a concentration in natural science from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. While at Concordia, she worked with natural history collections, was a teaching assistant, and conducted undergraduate research on various topics including visitor experience and museum sustainability.

Outside of work, Kayla enjoys visiting with friends and family and hanging out with her dog, Ollie.