Kathryn Du Fresne
About Kathryn Du Fresne
Kathryn Du Fresne is a Science Data Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins University, and she supports the LCMAP project at the USGS Earth Resources Observations and Science center.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Kathryn Du Fresne has been employed as a Science Data Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2021. She is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and has contributed to the Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projections (LCMAP) project at the USGS Earth Resources Observations and Science (EROS) center. In her role, she works as a contractor for C2G, Inc., focusing on data management and analysis related to environmental monitoring.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Du Fresne earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Alaska Anchorage, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs, which she completed in 2023. Her academic background equips her with strong analytical and communication skills relevant to her current role in science data.
Background
Kathryn Du Fresne completed her high school education at Highland Tech Charter School, where she received her High School Diploma in 2014. Following her graduation, she worked at Summit Spice and Tea Co. LLC as a Retail Salesworker from 2019 to 2021 in the Anchorage, Alaska area. Prior to her current position at USGS, she gained experience as a Communications, Multimedia and Social Media Intern at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in 2017.
Professional Experience
Before joining the U.S. Geological Survey, Kathryn Du Fresne worked at Summit Spice and Tea Co. LLC for two years, where she was involved in retail sales. Her internship at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center provided her with experience in communications and social media, which complements her current role in science data management. This diverse professional background contributes to her capabilities in handling scientific data and communication effectively.