Kayla joined ANCA in September 2025 as a Technical Energy Advisor for ANCA and the North Country Clean Energy Hub. She graduated from Colgate University in 2024 with bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Studies and English. While at Colgate, she interned for AdkAction to research and evaluate the Adirondack Pollinator Project and provide recommendations for future growth. Her love for the region led her to serve as an Energy Advisor for Clinton and Essex Counties prior to joining the team at ANCA. She moved to Saranac Lake from her hometown of Averill Park, NY in the spring of 2025. Kayla is passionate about supporting local communities and making energy efficiency an obtainable reality for North Country residents, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In her free time, Kayla loves doing pottery, tending to her growing collection of houseplants, and spending time with her cat, Ally.