Kristie Davis

I grew up in Elizabeth, Colorado, with two sisters who are nine and eleven years older than me. While my home life was often challenging during my childhood, I found comfort and stability in school, which fostered my love of learning and my desire to continue growing throughout my life. I graduated from high school in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and began my undergraduate studies at Colorado State University that fall, pursuing a degree in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability. From my first year through my graduation in May 2024, I was a member of the Fostering Success Program (FSP) community. FSP became a critical support network and safety net as I navigated college as an independent student. I also had the opportunity to serve on the FSP Leadership Council from 2021–2024, which was an incredibly fulfilling experience that allowed me to give back to and help strengthen a program that had made such a meaningful difference in my own life.

During my undergraduate studies, I began working as an intern with the Colorado Climate Center in CSU’s Department of Atmospheric Science and transitioned to full-time staff after graduation. I am incredibly passionate about my work, which includes drought monitoring, climate summaries, public outreach and education, and, most importantly, serving as a data analyst and field technician for the Colorado Agricultural Meteorological Network (CoAgMET). I feel incredibly fortunate that my work allows me to travel throughout Colorado for fieldwork and experience the state I love from so many different perspectives. Last spring, I moved to Highlands Ranch with my partner after they graduated and began working for a structural engineering firm in the Denver metro area. Although my work is primarily remote, I am grateful to remain an active member of the CSU and FSP communities. I am excited to continue my education at CSU while pursuing a part-time Master of Science in Watershed Science.