Kira was born and raised as a St. Pete local, and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and Policy at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. Frequently going on boat trips with her family as a child, Kira visited Egmont Key whenever possible and fell in love with the water. Since graduating college, Kira has worked in the Environmental Non-Profit sector for the last three years and couldn’t imagine doing anything else! She is inspired by the drive of the volunteers that she works with, and by the lasting impact she knows she is making through each project. Kira hopes to continue this work through Take MAR and for many years to come as a way to preserve, uplift and restore the local communities we cherish! In her free time, Kira likes to roller skate and cosplay.