Shayna Keller

Shayna is working at the Environmental Protection Agency in the Office of Water and Office of Science and Technology as their Nutrient, Harmful Algal Bloom, and Biocriteria Fellow. Shayna recently received her master’s degree from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science at Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, MD. Her research focused on molecularly identifying a filamentous cyanobacteria, Microseira wollei, and studying its effects on a large recovering aquatic grass bed on the Susquehanna Flats, in the northern portion of the Chesapeake Bay. While at Horn Point Laboratory, she co-chaired the campus chapter of the Society for Women in Marine Science and collaborated with the education committee to lead outreach efforts in the local community.

As a Maryland native, Shayna developed a deep love for the Chesapeake Bay at an early age. She has carried this passion for the water into her career, striving to protect waterways like the Chesapeake Bay from nutrient pollution. During her free time, Shayna enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and snowboarding. She also loves exploring National Parks to appreciate their unique geology, fauna, and flora.