Meet Kelcie 

NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biology.
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​Hi, I am Dr. Kelcie Chiquillo, a molecular marine ecologist. I am also marine biologist, marine science educator, certified 200-hour yoga instructor, certified 50-hour yin yoga instructor, NIH-certified inclusive mentor, and PADI SCUBA Divemaster. 

Because of my lived experiences, I am a co-founder of AWOCSpace, LLC, a training and consulting company that creates a safe space for women of color (WOC) in the workplace. 


​Feel free to explore my site, learn more about me, and read about my interests.

Research Portfolio

Invasive Marine Ecology. ​
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I am interested in uncovering the link between climate change and the mechanisms that drive invasion success to the functioning of ecosystems. My research integrates field studies and cutting-edge genomic tools to understand a variety of ecological and evolutionary questions in marine and terrestrial environments to better inform management and restoration.

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​Check out my international and domestic research. ​

Science Education

Diversity and Inclusive Mentor.
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Anyone can be a scientist. I always emphasize that I am only a guide on the learning exploration, and there is still a lot that is unknown. 

Coming soon....
Your  timeline might need some tips and tricks on marine biology techniques in your social media feed. Dr. Juliet Wong and I make fun, interactive videos in both Spanish and English join us @JewelSeaCatatee.
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Interested in contacting me? Let me know!