Kaylee Pickinpaugh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art (2006) and a Master’s degree in Public Administration (2021) from Virginia Commonwealth University. Ms. Pickinpaugh is pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration with an emphasis on environmental policy and political economy. Her academic interests include socio-economic equity, sustainable agriculture, holistic ecosystem management, environmental regulation and the interconnection of food, energy and water systems. Ms. Pickinpaugh currently serves as a GTA for the doctoral program and enjoys cooking, gardening and dancing in her spare time.