Katie attended Arizona State University studying biology with a concentration in animal physiology and behavior. Her primary interest is in marine ecology and conservation, something her two-month internship in Mozambique focused on. While at ASU she was a reporter for the State Press, an independent daily newspaper serving the ASU community. Katie has been scuba certified for seven years and her love of the ocean grows every time she dives. She currently lives in Tampa, FL and works at The Florida Aquarium.