She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and a BS in Marine Biology from UC Santa Cruz. She is a Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering and a Sloan Research Fellow. Kristy has also worked with organizations like the World Bank and the Nature Conservancy, briefed Congress on the potential effects of ocean acidification and helped plan for climate adaptation for the Central California Marine Sanctuaries. To learn more about Kristy and her research visit her lab website.