Kaylene was born in Seattle but spent her childhood in a small town in Montana. In 2016, she moved back to Washington, and it has been her home ever since. Kaylene has a passion for animals and has gained knowledge and skills throughout her career. She has completed an internship at West Sound Wildlife Shelter, worked as a kennel attendant at a local clinic, and has been a veterinary assistant for over four years. Kaylene is continuing to further her skills and is actively working to become Fear Free certified. Kaylene shares her home with a handsome and sometimes mischievous tuxedo cat named Riley. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, video games, reading, and exploring Washington [citation].