Kayla Nygaard

Kayla Nygaard

2019-2020 Vice-president & 2020-2021 President

Kayla is a Molecular Genetics and Genomics graduate student studying genes from the Williams Syndrome locus on lucky chromosome #7. She’s fascinated by viewing animal behavior through the lens of genetics. She aspires to be an excellent undergraduate educator where she can share her passion for diversity & inclusion education (Connections, president 2017-19) and promoting and supporting women in science and beyond.