Katie Friedman

Katie Friedman has a diverse range of work experience in the environmental and non-profit sectors. Katie is currently working as the New York Ecological Restoration Program Manager at Save the Sound. Prior to this, they were an Aquatic Ecologist at the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, where they managed watershed-level restoration planning and diadromous fish restoration projects. Katie also worked as a Rita Barron Fellow at the Charles River Watershed Association, where they managed citizen science volunteers and conducted water quality monitoring. Katie gained experience in wetlands protection and conservation as a Conservation Assistant at the City of Boston Environment Department. Additionally, Katie served as a Citizen Science Educator at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, coordinating research on diadromous fish migration. Katie has also worked as a Research Assistant, Administrative Facilitator & Researcher, and Head of the Learners STEAM Subcommittee in various organizations. Katie's work experience showcases their expertise in environmental restoration, conservation, citizen science, and non-profit leadership.

Katie Friedman obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Clark University, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. Katie went on to pursue a Master's Degree in Biology from the same institution, completing their studies from 2012 to 2013. In 2011, Katie also attended The School for Field Studies for a brief period in Queensland, Australia, specifically at the Center for Rainforest Studies. In 2015, they had a stint at Universidad de Costa Rica UCR, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.