As a Data Analyst at Schoodic Institute, Kinzie supports the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program in the Midwest Region. She helps transform long-term ecological data into accessible, meaningful information that park managers can use to guide science-informed decision making. Her work ranges from developing data visualization tools to conducting analyses that highlight trends and changes in natural resources.
Kinzie holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources from the University of Arizona, where she studied water-use strategies of woody species under changing climate conditions. She later completed a postdoctoral fellowship with the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, examining how collaborative research partnerships generate both new scientific knowledge and actionable, socially relevant outcomes. Before joining Schoodic Institute, she worked with the U.S. Geological Survey to develop decision-support tools that help NPS managers in the Midwest make informed management choices.
Outside of work, Kinzie enjoys spending time exploring with her husband and two dogs (Having a husky keeps you on your toes!). When they aren’t outside, she enjoys baking all kinds of bread and reading.
