Kathy Taylor
Senior Marine Ecologist
Email Address: ktay461@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: 360-407-7125
Dr. Kathy Taylor is a senior marine ecologist with the Shorelands and
Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of
Ecology. She provides scientific and technical assistance on marine and
estuarine issues related to shoreline planning, policy, and management.
She is also an affiliate faculty member of the University of
Washington-Tacoma. Dr. Taylor has over 20 years experience working in
marine and estuarine ecosystems. Prior to taking her current position,
she worked for the Puget Sound Action Team, served as Executive Director
of the Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce, and held a tenure-track
faculty position in the Biology Department of Coastal Carolina
University. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Western
Washington University and her Doctorate from Louisiana State University.