Carla Vanderbilt

Carla Vanderbilt, PhD, is a Senior Data Impact Analyst at RQI Partners, LLC since May 2022, following a role as Data Impact Analyst. Previous academic experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Pikeville from July 2019 to May 2022 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Doctoral Student at Florida State University from August 2011 to May 2019. During the doctoral studies, Carla's dissertation focused on complex displays and mate choice in a lekking species. Research roles included Graduate Research Assistant duties involving behavioral data analysis and field studies on avian behavior, with early internships at the University of Virginia. Educational credentials encompass a PhD in Biology from Florida State University and a BS in Biology from Stetson University.