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Kaylee McCoy

Kaylee McCoy

Volunteer Research Lab Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental and Ocean Science Student at the University of San Diego

  • Education

    • University of San Diego

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Ecology Senior

      Activities and Societies: Environmental and Ocean Sciences, Sustainability Club, Changemaker Hub, Surfrider Club Pursuing a B.S. in Environmental and Ocean Sciences, Marine Ecology and minoring in Biology.

    • Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

      2017 - 2021
      High School Diploma

    • The School for Field Studies

      2024 - 2024
      Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Ecology Junior

      Activities and Societies: Scuba Diving, Field Research and Surveys, Outreach Abroad semester at the Center for Marine Resource Studies conducting Ecotourism Research and studying Marine Resource Management, Marine Ecology, and Conservation Governance.

  • Experience

    • University of San Diego

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
      Volunteer Research Lab Technician

      Aided graduate student, Emily Zavacki, with her thesis project in Nathalie Reyns' Lab. We identified, sorted and recorded invertebrates from samples taken at locations in the San Diego area.

    • University of San Diego

      May 2023 - now
      Student Researcher

      Conducting urban estuarian and pollution ecosystem analysis using Earthwise Sustainable Sorbents’ booms in conjunction with the Port of San Diego and Mission Bay under the mentorship of Dr. Michel Boudrias.

    • Port of San Diego

      May 2023 - Oct 2023
      Field Research Assistant

      Aided Simon McGuire with data collection for his Capstone Project on Eelgrass abundances in San Diego Bay during low tide.

    • USD Changemaker HUB

      Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
      Design Lab Pilot Manager

      Encouraging the development of ideas to promote sustainability and inclusivity on campus. The projects I have provided leadership and guidance include “Food Finds”, an initiative in collaboration with the USD Food Pantry to provide students facing food insecurity with access to on-campus food events while also promoting club engagement, and Empanada Night, an event with the Wellness Center to promote inclusivity for first-year students.

    • The School for Field Studies

      Apr 2024 - May 2024
      Student Researcher

      Researching the impacts of humans and tourism development on marine megafuana in the untouched island of South Caicos with the mentorship of Bill Bigelow and Camille Dedeaux.

    • USD Changemaker HUB

      Jul 2024 - now
      Marketing Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Apr 2024

    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Mar 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kaylee McCoy
      Outstanding Service Award Department of Environmental and Ocean Sciences May 2025

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by REVERB
      REVERBAssociated with Kaylee McCoy

    • Marketing Team Member

      Issued by The Surfrider Foundation on Sept 2023
      The Surfrider FoundationAssociated with Kaylee McCoy

    • Marketing Team Member

      Issued by USD Sustainability Club on Sept 2023
      USD Sustainability ClubAssociated with Kaylee McCoy

    • Front Desk Receptionist

      Issued by Riffs Yoga Studios on Aug 2024
      Riffs Yoga StudiosAssociated with Kaylee McCoy

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Blue Water Film Festival on Mar 2025
      Blue Water Film FestivalAssociated with Kaylee McCoy