Caldonia Carmello

Caldonia (Cally) received a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, with a minor in marine science, from the University of Delaware in 2023. While there, she conducted research on a wide variety of topics related to climate change, coastal science, and plant ecology. Before joining MDSG, Cally worked in positions across the country learning about conservation, land management, and science communication. A common interest throughout her academic and professional career has been in the intersection between human and natural environments and the ways in which they shape one another.

As a Science Management and Policy Intern, Cally contributed to workshops and initiatives related to topics such as collaborations between artists and scientists, sustainable aquaculture siting, best practices for Sea Grant Extension partnerships, Chesapeake Bay wetland mapping, and resilient community design. After her internship, Cally will pursue a master’s degree in biological and agricultural engineering at North Carolina State University.