Makayla is an Agriculture and Natural  Resources Program Coordinator focusing on the Master Naturalist Program.  She works with local volunteers promoting stewardship of the natural world and how they can make an impact in their communities.

Makayla received associate degrees in Ag Business, and Plant and Soil Science from Kaskaskia College in 2018 and a Bachelor's degree in Ag Business with a minor in Crop Sciences from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 2019.