Karla Citlali Lemus Gordillo is an Education and Outreach Associate at CEEE and a research assistant with the Navigating the New Arctic - Community Office (NNA-CO). She earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and an A.S. in Biology from the Community College of Denver. A 2022 alum of the RECCS program, Karla is passionate about making science education more inclusive and accessible, with a focus on bridging educational disparities in STEM. In her role, she supports research, evaluation, and student engagement programs, helping connect environmental science with diverse learners and communities. Additionally, her work with NNA-CO supports efforts to connect Arctic research with broader audiences through digital platforms, communication strategies, and community-focused initiatives.