Kaitlyn Casimo joined the Allen Institute in 2018. She leads the Education and Engagement Program, which supports programs and resources for scientists, educators, and students to learn how to use the Allen Institute’s open data and tools. She received her BA in neuroscience with minors in psychology and theater from Pomona College; PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, where she also received certificates in neural computation & engineering and science, technology, and society studies; and MEd in instructional design from Western Governors University.

Kaitlyn is the PI on an NSF IUSE award and joint PI on an NIH/NINDS U24 award that support her work. She is a member of the Society for Neuroscience’s Public Education and Communication Committee. Outside of her work at the Allen Institute, she also has an extensive background in theater.