Kayla Quinnies

Kayla Quinnies has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Kayla started their career as a Residential Counselor at Structured Therapeutic Adolescent Residential Services (STARS) in 2008, where they supervised and facilitated structured interaction and provided support to residents.

In 2009, Kayla joined the University of Virginia as a Laboratory Technician in the Kipnis lab, specializing in the interaction between the immune system and cognitive function. Their responsibilities included technical lab work, lab management, and animal behavioral training.

In 2010, they transitioned to a Neuroscience Graduate Student role at the University of Virginia, focusing on studying the effects of Di-(2ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) on social behavior, stress response, and brain changes. Kayla also conducted research on growth hormone sex differences in the brain and the impact of immune deficiency on maternal and social behavior.

From 2015 to 2018, Kayla worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University in the City of New York. Their work focused on utilizing clinical data and genetics to improve Columbia's Data Warehouse. Kayla also mentored high school students and supervised their lab experience.

In 2018, they took on the role of Outreach Program Manager and SHAPE Program Director at Columbia Engineering, where they managed the Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers. Their responsibilities included recruiting, marketing, admissions, budget management, staff training, and program evaluation. Kayla also collaborated with other outreach program initiatives.

Currently, Kayla holds the position of Program Manager, Residency Operations at SandboxAQ, starting in 2022. Additional details about this role are not provided.

Kayla Quinnies completed their education in a chronological order. From 2005 to 2008, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology. During their time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, they also obtained Certificates of Women's Studies and Integrated Liberal Studies.

Following their undergraduate studies, Kayla went on to pursue higher education at the University of Virginia. From 2010 to 2015, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Neuroscience.

In addition to their formal education, Kayla Quinnies also obtained a certification as a Trained Facilitator of Mentoring Workshops from CIMER - Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research in May 2019.