Kyla Van Maanen is a Marine Scientist and Artist based in California
EDUCATION
Master of Science Marine Biology Northeastern University, 2017
Bachelor of Arts Environmental Studies & Fine Arts Pitzer College, 2009
EXPERIENCE Animal Care and Data Intern, The Marine Mammal Center 02/2020 - 07/2020
Morro Bay, California
· Assist in rescue and rehabilitation care of marine mammals such as California Sea Lions, Fur Seals, Elephant Seals, Harbor Seals, and California Sea Otters
· Prepare and administer medications, food, and fluids via stomach tubing, IV and IM routes to malnourished and sick pinnipeds of varying age groups
· Lead data-based study on processes at TMMC satellite triage facilities to inform best practices for stranded marine mammal care
Marine Science Consultant, Beyond the Reef 07/2019 - Present
British Virgin Islands & Remote
· Lead scientist conducting analysis and evaluation of ecological and community impacts of the use of art as artificial reef installations in the British Virgin Islands
· SCUBA dive to collect observational survey data to analyze in synergy with qualitative social science data
· Prepare evidence-based reports for internal and external use
· Research and prepare submissions for government and foundation grant opportunities
Program Manager for Research Partnerships, Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University 01/2018 – 07/2019
Boston, Massachusetts
· Facilitate the growth of the Global Resilience Research Institute (GRRN), a network of international research institutions; network growth from 2 to 27 partners
· Build and maintain a research database capturing the work of over 300 researchers
· Organize, accelerate, and manage research groups and research content within the GRRN from conception to completion working directly with primary investigators
· Write grant proposals and manage proposal process for NSF, USAID, and various foundation RFPs
· Develop content and oversee design and dissemination of website, newsletter, blog, and report communications
· Manage dedicated student research assistant and internal collaboration across departments
Fellow & Research Assistant, Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts 06/2017 – 12/2018
· Assist Coastal Resilience Measurement research project in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme and grant funding from Northeastern’s Global Resilience Institute
· Code project documents using NVivo, qualitative analysis tool, for major themes
· Translate Nvivo data into quantitative measures and visualize using Tableau software
· Research, write, and present peer reviewed and published report on global coastal adaptation activities in Least Developed Nations
Executive Assistant & Bookkeeper, ArtSmart Inc. 09/2012 – 07/2016
Los Angeles, California
· Provide essential day to day administrative support such as scheduling, coordinating travel, maintaining secure database of sensitive client information for Amy Davila, art business consultant
· Liaise between executive and artist and gallery clients through email and phone communications and train clients on proprietary ArtSmart online database
· Manage a team of two assistant bookkeepers and two interns
· In charge of client billing, accounts receivable and payable, and company books using Quickbooks Online
· Problem solve under deadlines with independence and resourcefulness
CONFERENCES Solutions for Global Resilience: Baking Resilience In in Freiburg, Germany, March 2019
· Organizer, presenter, and facilitator of conversations between Caribbean cohort of partner institutions
Climate Change/Crisis/Creativity Conference in Boston, MA, February 2019
· Speaker “Ecological, Cultural, and Educational Impacts of Underwater Art Installations”
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP24 in Katowice, Poland, December 2019
· Member of Northeastern University’s Observer Delegation
Sustainability and Development Conference at University of Michigan, November 2018
· Paper presentation “Coastal adaptation in developing countries: a synthesis of approaches used and contributions to UNFCCC-financed adaptation projects”
Solutions for Global Resilience: Thriving Not Just Surviving in Boston, MA, April 2018
· Organizer, presenter, and facilitator of collaborative research exercise with 100 international participants
PUBLICATIONS Laura Kuhl, Kyla Van Maanen, Steven Scyphers. “An Analysis of UNFCCC-Financed Coastal Adaptation Projects: Assessing Patterns of Project Design and Contributions of Adaptive Capacity.” World Development, 21 Nov. 2019, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305750X19303973?via%3Dihub
Kyla Van Maanen. “The Effects of Ocean Acidification and Warming on Corals and Other Calcifying Organisms.” J. Emil Morhardt (ed.) Global Climate Change and Natural Resources: Summaries of the 2008–2009 Scientific Literature. Claremont, C.A., Roberts Environmental Press. June 15, 2009.
SKILLS Proficient in Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Word Press, MailChimp, Adobe Suite, Canva, Quickbooks, Quickbooks Online, Artsmart, ArtBase, Hootsuite, Chargify, Track1099, Smartsheet
Intermediate in R Studio, Image Studio, Image J, GitHub,
Introductory certificate in ArcGIS; proficient in NVivo and Tableau data analysis tools
Conversational French and Spanish
CPR/First Aid/O2 certified
American Academy of Underwater Sciences SCUBA certified
Member of the Society for Women in Marine Science
Member of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network