Kate Hruby

Communication and Education Coordinator

Kate grew up on the Puget Sound, left for a few years to try out her sea legs on the East Coast, and then came back to the water she calls home. She has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of New England and a master's degree in Earth and Climate Science from the University of Maine. Despite her earthy-sounding degrees, she's passionate about the ocean and worked in outdoor education on sailboats from 2015-2023. She joined SR3 in 2021 when the Rescue Center opened, and is excited to bring fun facts and inspiring patient stories to the community. Over her career, Kate has fostered a skillset around science communication, both in media and education, and can often be found doodling sea creatures on whiteboards or exploring tidepools.