Kelly Jaakkola

Kelly Jaakkola has a diverse background in marine mammal research and academia. Kelly began their career in 1997 as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. After that, they served as a Visiting Lecturer & Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1999 to 2000. In 2000, they joined Boston College as an Assistant Professor until 2002.

In 2002, Kelly Jaakkola transitioned to the Dolphin Research Center, where they worked for many years. Kelly started as a Senior Research Scientist from 2002 to 2008, and later became the Director of Research in 2008.

In addition to their work at the Dolphin Research Center, Kelly Jaakkola also took on a role at the ALLIANCE OF MARINE MAMMAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS in 2015 as the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee.

Overall, Kelly Jaakkola has demonstrated expertise in marine mammal research, teaching, and leadership within the scientific community.

Kelly Jaakkola completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of Delaware from 1988 to 1990. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Psychology at Emory University, which they obtained from 1990 to 1992. Later, Kelly attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1993 to 1997, where they earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Cognitive Science. In 1986 and 1987, they attended New York University, although no degree or field of study information is available for this period.