Running for: Board Member
Education: B.S. Biology University of New Mexico-1998, M.S. Wildlife Resources University of Idaho-2003
Present Position/Employment: Regional Wildlife Ecologist, USDA-Forest Service Pacific Northwest
Former Positions/Employment: Biological Technician Fisheries and Wildlife-USFS and DOD, Teaching Assistant-Wildlife Eco 301, Wildlife Mgmt 100-U of I, District Wildlife Biologist USFS MT & AZ, Zoned Wildlife Biologist USFS MT, Deputy Area Ranger, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, ID
TWS Activities: Secretary Student Chapter for University of Idaho (1999-2001), Annual Chapter Meetings in states of: Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. Guest Speaker for Idaho Chapter Meeting 2016 “Women Leading in Wildlife Management”
ORTWS Goals: 1)Make connections with academia, NGO and other peers to further collaborate, increase knowledge, and leverage resources in order to help resolve ecological challenges within the Pacific Northwest, 2) Bring federal land management agency representation to the board membership, 3) Advocate for young professionals through education, training, job hunting, and other skills
Interests (Professional and/or Personal): 1) Ecological Integrity across large landscapes including monitoring for effective management across more than just wildlife program areas 2) Mentorship of young biologists into future agency and leadership roles for decision making. 3) Leadership that demonstrates effective management and progressive thought through science.
Personal: My family means absolutely everything to me. If they are with me in the woods, I am completely happy.