Cayla Romano is a communications assistant at the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. In her role, she manages all social media content, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. She also assists in other communication projects around the Center.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Cayla traveled down to Florida in 2018 to pursue her bachelor’s degree in agricultural education and communication. After discovering a love for science communication, she is continuing her education at UF to pursue a master’s degree in the same field. Once a New Yorker and now a lover of the south, Cayla will never say no to a crawfish boil or catching frogs in the woods.