Elyse Kelsey is a first-year graduate student in the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington. Prior to starting her master’s degree, she earned a B.S. degree in environmental science and a graduate certificate in data science for environmental applications from Western Washington University. She has enjoyed working outdoors in many seasonal positions after earning her undergraduate degree. Elyse worked at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on San Juan Island caring for native species, at Ocean City State Park maintaining coastal recreation areas, and for the University of Alaska Fairbanks APECS Lab assisting with field research on nearshore fish assemblages in Southeast Alaska. Most recently, Elyse has worked for the Issaquah School district developing educational curriculum and activity programming for elementary-aged students. She is hoping to combine her background in education with community outreach and citizen science to promote marine conservation. She currently works as a student assistant for the Washington Sea Grant Crab Team. When Elyse is not in class or at work you can find her exploring tide pools, hiking the foothills of Mt. Rainier, or crocheting somewhere sunny.