Kayla joined KSI in the fall of 2024 as a Graduate Assistant while pursuing a Master’s in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Sacred Heart University, where she was also a member of the Division 1 Women’s Bowling team. During her undergraduate studies, Kayla conducted research on the false step in middle-distance track and field athletes and volunteered at the Pioneer Performance Center in the summer of 2024. Her current work at KSI focuses on athletic performance and safety, as well as thermoregulation. In her free time, Kayla enjoys running, weight training, bike riding, and reading.