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Elke Windschitl

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Elke Windschitl

Conservation Impact Data Specialist

Elke Windschitl is a passionate environmental data scientist with excitement for leveraging technology to address pressing environmental challenges. She earned a Master of Environmental Data Science (MEDS) from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She also holds a BS in Biology from Iowa State University. During her master’s program, Elke collaborated with Ocean Rainforest to develop a data pipeline for kelp forest modeling to identify areas along the Santa Barbara coastline most suitable for kelp cultivation and restoration. Elke is excited to bring her skills in scientific programming and data management to data-intensive projects at Island Conservation.