Hi. My name is Keila and I am a first-year M.S. student in Integrative Biology. I am originally from Oregon and received my B.S. in Biology from Portland State University. As an undergraduate, I worked in the Eppley Lab at the Center for Life in Extreme Environments at PSU. I am interested in ecology, evolution, conservation, and bryology. Outside of the lab, I enjoy baking, reading, taking care of my houseplants, and spending time with my two cats.