Skye received dual bachelor’s degrees with honors in History and Anthropology/Archaeology from the University of Montana, where her studies focused on the historical archaeology of Montana and the history of international relations. She also received her Masters in Public Administration from the University of Montana with an emphasis on nonprofit management.

She grew up in Yellowstone National Park and has been involved with scientific and educational programs that further wildlife and environmental conservation since childhood. Based in Livingston, Montana, she has worked closely with several nonprofit organizations and has developed and implemented administrative procedures that have helped them achieve programmatic success.