Brynn graduated from the Hughes Lab with her Master’s in Biology and is now working as a research technician for the lab. Her graduate research examined the role of bull kelp restoration on fish communities in northern California. She has extensive background in scientific diving, kelp forest monitoring and restoration. After graduating with her B.S. in Marine Biology from UC Santa Cruz, she worked as a Dive Technician with PISCO, conducting MPA monitoring surveys along central California. She then worked as a Research Assistant and Assistant Dive Safety Officer for the Vantuna Research Group at Occidental College, leading MPA monitoring efforts in southern California. Outside of work, Brynn enjoys hiking, camping, tidepooling, and surfing.