Karina is a postdoctoral diversity and innovation scholar at UNH in the department of Natural Resources and the Environment. Her research focuses on wildlife responses to urbanization and biological education. She is a champion for equitable access to the outdoors and ecosystem knowledge. She uses her research in urban ecology and biology education to connect with local communities and provide research training for historically minoritized and underrepresented groups in biology, ecology, and conservation. She hopes her efforts will contribute to creating an equitable and diverse community in higher education.