Heal the Bay Science & Policy
Zoë Collins
Science and Policy Associate Specialist
Zoë oversees science and policy initiatives surrounding coastal resilience for Heal the Bay; she manages the LA chapter of community science program MPA Watch and works with state agencies and local communities to advocate for sustainable coastal management. She graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a B.S. in Marine Biology and is passionate about connecting people to their waterways through science and envisioning a Los Angeles more resilient to our changing climate. Her research background primarily revolves around how microbial communities regulate the ocean’s geochemical cycles. Outside of her passion for science and the ocean, she loves pottery, reading, and 2000’s rom-coms.