Caity grew up in a small town found about 30 miles outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. She graduated from Appalachian State University in 2021 with a B.S. in Community and Regional Planning, a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and a minor in Geography. Throughout her undergraduate career, she had the opportunity to work as a research assistant on many projects, conducting spatial analysis, mapping, and more. She graduated in 2022 with her M.A. in Geography and has a strong interest in the relationship between physical and human geography. During her service year, she is excited to gain field experience and be a small part of supporting the biodiversity of Southern Appalachia.