Kara Hitchko
Associate Principal / Senior Toxicologist
Education:
MS, Toxicology, Oregon State University, 2010
BS, Environmental Science, Western Washington University, 2006
Joined Floyd|Snider: 2017
Kara Hitchko is an Associate Principal and Senior Toxicologist with expertise in environmental investigations and remediation for upland and in-water sites across the Pacific Northwest under CERCLA, MTCA, and SMS. Kara works in key technical roles for remedy performance monitoring and operations and maintenance at the Holden Mine Site and serves as a sediment specialist for dredge on-call contracts and remediation sites. She manages a variety of projects, including PFAS monitoring at an airport, EE/CAs, and site investigations.
Professional Strengths
Extensive experience with field investigations, including developing and implementing bioassay and biomonitoring programs
Expertise in human health and ecological risk assessment
Skilled at PFAS monitoring, field sampling, and investigation design
Effective management and support of high-visibility projects, including budget and schedule oversight