A little about me…
My Mission
I seek to bridge the gap between science and public engagement. The traditional ways of design and business are not working - with me, you do not have to choose between sustainability, ethics, and beauty. Together, we will create meaningful designs and craft stories that reflect our passion for a better future.
Hi I’m Kaitie!
I am a…
wildlife biologist
digital artist
photographer
& cat mom of two
Slice of Life
I am a full-time wildlife biologist and artist in Berthoud, Colorado. My art has taken on many forms throughout my life, from charcoal drawings to acrylic portraits, and now nature photography and digital art. In 2019, I began to realize the numerous ways that I could apply my creativity to wildlife conservation and advocacy, so my online store was born. Truthfully, ANY skill or expertise can benefit conservation! Feel free to message me with any questions about the environment, life as a scientist, or to say hi! When I am not creating, I am likely in the lab, reading science publications, or volunteering with endangered Black-Footed Ferrets.
I sell my artwork to both sustain myself as an artist and give back to the animals that inspire me. I do this by donating a percentage of my profit to support organizations, causes, and research projects. Past recipients include Wildlife Friends Foundation, California Wildlife Rescue, and the Whale Sanctuary Project. Follow me on Instagram for the chance to vote on which organizations receive my seasonal donation!
You can support me by ordering from my Etsy store, following me on Instagram, and recommending my services to friends and family! My Patreon will be coming soon.
Portfolios
curriculum vitae
education
B.S. Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
May 2021
professional Experiences
Colorado Wolf Representative
Defenders of Wildlife
April 2023 ~ Present
Rockies and Plains Field Coordinator
Defenders of Wildlife
January 2022 ~ April 2023
Habitat Technician - Invasive Species
Boulder County Parks and Open Space
April 2021 ~ November 2021
Conservation Design and Outreach Coordinator
Blue Turtle Sustainable
March 2020 ~ Present
Black-Footed Ferret Caretaker & Educator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
June 2018 ~ Present
Laboratory Technician - Soil Science
U.S. Department of Agriculture
August 2019 ~ April 2021
Laboratory Technician - Invasive Species
Colorado State University
Summer 2018
Elephant + Wildlife Rescue Caretaker
Wildlife Friends Foundation - Thailand
Summer 2015
skills
Interpersonal
Strong written and verbal communication with public speaking experience
Authentic empathy that allows me to resonate with skeptics on sensitive topics
Multitasking through strategic time management
Creative planning and problem solving with attention to detail
Advanced physical and digital organization
Enthusiastic when working independently or in a team
Technical
Successful outreach campaign development
Advanced use of Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Apple, and ArcGIS suites
Engaging social media management & template creation
Experience with web and graphic design on many platforms
Ability to conduct wildlife research review, experimentation, and translation
core coursework
Public Communications in Natural Resource Management
Issues in Animal Conservation and Management
Geospatial Applications in Natural Resource Management
Wildlife Data Collection + Analysis
Design of Fish + Wildlife Projects
Natural Resource History + Policy
Statistics for Physical Sciences
Forest Ecology
Writing Arguments (GT-CO3)
Mammalogy
Marine Biology
Invertebrates
Herpetology
Let’s work together!
theunderstorystudio@gmail.com
949-702-5160
Based in Boulder, Colorado
Join our community!
Follow me on instagram to nominate projects to receive my seasonal donation, learn about endangered species, catch eco tips, track new promotions, and more!
