Mia grew up in Santa Cruz County, where she developed a love for and interest in studying nature. After doing her undergrad at UC Santa Cruz, Mia moved to San Luis Obispo to complete a Master of Environmental Science and Management at Cal Poly. Here, Mia assisted with a river restoration design project and taught an undergraduate hydrology lab course. Since then, she has given educational programs to K-12 students that help them connect with their environment and develop sustainable habits. Now, Mia utilizes these experiences for both watershed science and educational projects at Creek Lands Conservation. In her free time, Mia enjoys bodysurfing, swimming, and reading.