Alaina Owens
About Alaina Owens
Alaina Owens is a Research Associate at The Water Institute of the Gulf, where she has contributed to projects on coastal restoration and water management since 2012. She holds a Master's degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has over a decade of experience in the environmental sector.
Work at The Water Institute
Alaina Owens has served as a Research Associate at The Water Institute of the Gulf since 2012. In this role, she has contributed to various research projects that focus on coastal restoration and water management. Her work involves collaboration with governmental and academic institutions to promote water sustainability initiatives. The Water Institute is recognized for its commitment to addressing critical water-related challenges, and Owens plays a key role in advancing these efforts.
Education and Expertise
Alaina Owens holds a Master's degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Nicholls State University, completing her studies from 1996 to 2001. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in environmental science and water management.
Background
Before her current position, Alaina Owens worked at Louisiana State University as a Research Associate from 2005 to 2010. She then transitioned to Brown and Caldwell, where she served as a Senior Scientist from 2010 to 2012. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit organization management within the environmental sector, Owens has developed a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions related to water sustainability.
Professional Experience
Alaina Owens has accumulated extensive experience in research and environmental management. Her tenure at Louisiana State University and Brown and Caldwell provided her with diverse insights into scientific research and project management. At Brown and Caldwell, she held the position of Senior Scientist, contributing to various environmental projects before joining The Water Institute of the Gulf.