Anna Kudla

Anna Kudla is an accomplished Innovation Analyst at RTI Innovation Advisors, with a strong background in biology and technology transfer. As a PhD candidate at Duke University, Anna Kudla focused on morphometrics, allometry, phylogenetics, and development in studying shape formation and diversity within Membracidae, managing multiple research projects and collaborating with international experts. Previous roles include Technology Transfer Fellow at Duke's Office for Translation & Commercialization, Middle School Science Teacher, and biology instructor during the Teach For America program. Anna Kudla's research experience extends to internships at prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution and The New York Botanical Garden. Anna Kudla holds a PhD in Biology from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Mount Holyoke College.