Kayla Millender

Ecologist with a Master's degree and 6+ years of experience in field ecology, environmental impact assessment, and biological data analysis. Skilled at evaluating scientific and technical documents against domain-specific quality standards, identifying factual inaccuracies and analytical gaps, and delivering clear, structured, actionable feedback. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with strong written and verbal communication skills honed through technical reporting, presentations, and peer review.

Senior Ecologist / Environmental Reviewer (Remote) - Cascadia Environmental Consulting - Remote / Portland, OR

(2022-03)

• Review environmental impact reports, biological assessments, and monitoring datasets for scientific accuracy, methodological soundness, and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate technical documents, spreadsheets, and presentation materials against domain-specific quality standards and structured grading rubrics
• Identify factual inaccuracies, data inconsistencies, and analytical gaps in biological survey reports and environmental datasets
• Deliver clear, structured, written feedback to field teams and clients, improving report quality and analytical rigor
• Prepare and review presentations (PowerPoint, Google Slides) summarizing ecological findings for regulatory agencies and stakeholders
• Operate independently across distributed project teams, adapting to varying scopes, timelines, and client evaluation standards

Field Ecologist - Willamette Valley Conservation Trust - Eugene, OR

(2019-07 - 2022-02)

• Designed and conducted field surveys assessing plant and wildlife population dynamics across riparian and wetland habitats
• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted ecological datasets using R and Excel, producing statistical summaries and habitat quality assessments
• Authored technical reports and grant deliverables detailing survey methodology, findings, and conservation recommendations
• Reviewed junior staff field data and reports for accuracy, completeness, and clarity prior to submission
• Presented ecological findings to stakeholders, landowners, and conservation partners using PowerPoint and Google Slides

Environmental Research Technician - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife - Salem, OR

(2016-06 - 2019-06)

• Supported habitat restoration monitoring projects, collecting field data on vegetation, water quality, and species presence
• Entered and quality-checked field data in Excel and Google Sheets, flagging inconsistencies for correction
• Assisted in drafting environmental monitoring reports and internal presentations summarizing project outcomes
• Participated in peer review of colleague field reports, providing feedback on data accuracy and presentation clarity

M.S. - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology - University of Oregon (2018) Eugene, OR

B.S. - Environmental Science - Oregon State University (2016) Corvallis, OR