Advisory Board

Building the Future of Environmental Intelligence

PollyMap brings together clinicians, researchers, biologists, environmental scientists, pollen experts, mold specialists, and innovators who share one mission:

To improve environmental health through better data, better research, and better patient care.

Our Advisory Board provides scientific guidance, identifies research opportunities, validates emerging ideas, and helps shape the future of PollyMap and PollyKit. We believe environmental intelligence should be built collaboratively by experts who are passionate about discovery and helping people.

Our Board

Scientific guidance from the field

Lindsey Forstie, FNP

Founder • Advisory Board

Pollen Identification
Mold Identification
Allergy & Asthma
Environmental Medicine
Clinical Research

Lindsey Forstie is a Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of PollyMap and PollyKit. She developed PollyKit after discovering that existing national pollen reporting systems often relied on regional forecasting models instead of actual measured environmental data. By testing the air where patients actually live, work, and spend time, she dramatically improved the accuracy of allergy treatment recommendations and patient outcomes. Lindsey has always been driven by research and scientific discovery. As a child, she dreamed of curing cancer and spent years considering a career in biomedical engineering before ultimately choosing nursing and advanced practice medicine. She combines a clinician's perspective with the curiosity of a researcher and the heart of a teacher, constantly seeking better ways to understand the environment and improve patient care.

Subject Matter Expert

Dr. Ken Sweat

Plant Biology & Environmental Science • Advisory Board

Plant Biology
Botany
Forensic Botany
Pollen Research
Environmental Science

Dr. Ken Sweat is a Teaching Professor in Arizona State University's School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences and a Senior Global Futures Scientist. He earned his master's degree in botany and doctorate in plant biology from ASU. His research and teaching span forensic botany and environmental science, including student-led work with pollen, stomata, diatoms, fungi, and the use of plants to remediate metal pollution in soils.

Plant Biology Advisor

Adeline Forstie

Research Advisory Board

Biology
Environmental Research
Data Analysis

Adeline Forstie represents the next generation of environmental researchers and scientific innovators. Following in her mother's footsteps, she has developed a strong passion for biology, scientific discovery, and environmental health research. Her curiosity, analytical thinking, and enthusiasm for understanding the natural world make her an important voice in the continued evolution of PollyMap's research initiatives.

Research Advisory Board

Coming Soon

Environmental Microbiologist

We are actively seeking experts in environmental microbiology, aerobiology, and airborne particle analysis.

Open Seat

Coming Soon

Botanist / Pollen Researcher

Help advance pollen identification and environmental intelligence across North America.

Open Seat

Coming Soon

Mold / Indoor Air Quality Specialist

Join our effort to improve environmental exposure research and patient care.

Open Seat

Our Mission

Why We Built PollyMap

Environmental exposure affects millions of people every day.

Yet most publicly available pollen information relies on regional forecasting models instead of measured environmental samples.

PollyMap exists to create the nation’s most accurate environmental intelligence network by combining local sampling with verification in the PollyKit Lab — high-resolution microscopy, AI-assisted particle identification, and expert peer review.

Our Advisory Board helps guide the PollyKit Lab’s methods, identification standards, and peer-review protocols, ensuring that every advancement moves environmental science forward.

Who We’re Looking For

Disciplines we welcome

Allergists

Nurse Practitioners

Physicians

Environmental Scientists

Aerobiologists

Botanists

Mycologists

Researchers

Data Scientists

Laboratory Directors

Join Us

Interested in Joining the Advisory Board?

We welcome applications from professionals and researchers who are passionate about environmental health, scientific discovery, and improving patient care.

This is an advisory role focused on collaboration, research, education, and innovation.