LaToya Myles is the Director of and Supervisory Scientist at the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Air Resources Laboratory Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division (NOAA/ARL/ATDD). Her research career at NOAA has been focused on understanding the science of atmospheric chemistry and its effects on the environment. She credits her interdisciplinary training in both atmospheric and ecosystem science with preparing her to tackle tough environmental problems holistically. Her research on the boundary layer of our atmosphere has tackled the ammonia exchange between the atmosphere and the biosphere.

The Mississippi native is a magna cum laude graduate of Alcorn State University with a B.S. in chemistry and a B.S. in biology. She also holds a Ph.D. in environmental sciences from Florida A&M University. Dr. Myles was recognized for her academic achievement with various scholarships and fellowships, including the U.S. EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Environmental Sciences Fellowship and the NOAA EPP Graduate Sciences Program Fellowship. 

Dr. Myles has published her research in peer-reviewed literature and often presents findings at conferences across the nation. In addition, she mentors K-12 and college students on the significance of academic achievement and environmental stewardship. Dr. Myles is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and several other service organizations, which support active involvement in her community.