As a longtime Lawrence, Kansas resident, Reece completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas in 2019. After completing this degree, Reece continued his education at KU and received a Master of Arts degree in Geography as well as a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Sciences in 2022. During this time, Reece worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for 3 years, instructing courses for the Environmental Studies and Geography departments at the university. While teaching, Reece worked collaboratively with teachers and students and gained valuable experience in presenting and creating educational materials. These skills will assist Reece in collaborating with a wide range of civic science participants and creating compelling educational materials for use by citizen scientists and other teams at The Land Institute.