As Community Health Manager, Kayla helps with the implementation of the organization’s Environmental Health Initiative, advancing strategies that connect community health, environmental exposures, and policy advocacy across Wisconsin. Working primarily in Milwaukee, Kayla collaborates closely with residents, public health officials, academic partners, and community organizations to address the health impacts of pollution and climate change. Through community engagement, coalition building, and research, she helps elevate local voices and lived experiences to inform evidence-based solutions and equitable change.
Kayla was placed with the organization back in 2024 as a Population Health Service Fellow. She received her B.S. in Community Health Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and received her Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Policy from the University of Iowa. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) who is passionate about addressing health disparities and empowering communities.
