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