Kali is from Liberty Lake, Washington and received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics-Environmental Studies from Whitman College in 2023. She also completed a minor in Anthropology. During her college career, Kali worked with a local environmental non-profit on stream and riparian restoration in the Walla Walla area in Washington state. Prior to joining Sanford, Kali was an AmeriCorps member at an environmental organization focused on increasing climate literacy in the Spokane area. During her time with AmeriCorps, Kali worked with teachers and developed a deep interest in integrating climate-focused curriculum into K-12 classrooms. In her free time, Kali enjoys reading, waterskiing, and hiking with her dogs, Remi and Otis.