Michelle Krakora

Michelle Krakora graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Conservation Biology. During undergrad, Michelle worked on several research projects in areas of hydrology, marine biology, and conservation biology at UCLA, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). While at LBNL, Michelle researched climate and hydrological drivers for harmful algal blooms and the hydrological effects of wildfires. 

Before starting as a Bridge to PhD Scholar, Michelle worked for state and federal governments on Department of Defense Cleanup sites dealing with hazardous waste and water quality issues. As an Environmental Engineering Bridge Scholar, Michelle is working to understand decadal variability of soil moisture in different regions to better advise water resource management.