Kara Dennis
About Kara Dennis
Kara Dennis is a hydrologist at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2015. She specializes in groundwater protection regulations and collaborates with local public health programs on well management initiatives.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Kara Dennis has been employed as a Hydrologist at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for reviewing permit applications related to monitoring wells, geothermal heat exchanger systems, groundwater thermal exchange devices, and elevator borings. Additionally, she is involved in writing regulations for groundwater protection and works on expanding educational resources for private well owners within the Well Management Section.
Education and Expertise
Kara Dennis holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geology/Earth Science and Classics from Macalester College, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from Syracuse University between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, she participated in the SEA Semester program, focusing on Oceans and Climate for 11 months in 2010.
Background
Kara Dennis completed her high school education at Cretin-Derham Hall High School from 2004 to 2008. Following her high school graduation, she pursued higher education, culminating in a master's degree in geosciences. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in hydrology and environmental science.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Kara Dennis worked as a Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant at Syracuse University from 2012 to 2014. She also served as a Research Assistant at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory for 11 months in 2015. These positions contributed to her expertise in hydrology and environmental research.
Community Collaboration
Kara Dennis collaborates with local public health programs to enhance well management initiatives. Her work focuses on improving groundwater protection and providing resources to private well owners, demonstrating her commitment to community health and environmental stewardship.