Krista Adams is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and received a BA degree in Office Administration and Management. She is a Louisiana Certified Master Naturalist and serves on the Baton Rouge chapter's board of directors. She is also the founder of a nonprofit organization, Purple Martin Conservation Initiative (PMCI). In addition, she is a member of several birding organizations: Purple Martin Conservation Association, Baton Rouge Audubon Society, Louisiana Ornithological Society and Terrebonne Bird Club.