Expert Details
Conservation, Ecological Indicators, Biodiversity Measures, Resource Management
ID: 731352
Colorado, USA
experience with the National Park Service as a wildlife ecologist and resource management specialist, including working on endangered species (desert tortoise) and critical habitat management.
Expert consulted on developing ecological indicators and assessments for an ecological reserve in Brazil.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1999 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Ecology and Genetics | Institution: University of Missouri St. Louis |
| Year: 1988 | Degree: MSc | Subject: Zoology | Institution: University of Vermont |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biology | Institution: Northwestern University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Research Scientist | Department: Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory |
Responsibilities:Working on issues related to sustainability and science. Responsible for generating proposals to agencies such as the National Science Foundation on critical science issues in ecology and sustainability. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1981 to 2008 | Employer: National Park Service | Title: Ecologist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Multiple locations including Yellowstone National Park (Wildlife Biologist), Grand Teton National Park (Wildlife Biologist) Joshua Tree National Park (Ecologist), Badlands National Park (Ecologist), Texas A&M University (Research Coordinator--federal position). |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1981 to 2007 | Agency: National Park Service | Role: Ecologist | Description: Expert was a wildlife biologist and ecologist for seven national parks, including Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Joshua Tree, and Wrangel St. Elias. She also served as special assistant to the director of the National Park Service |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Ecological Society of America (ESA) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Applied Ecology Section Chair, ESA |
| Medical / Professional |
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| AAAS Fellow in Science and Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| She has 20 publications in peer reviewed and professional journals and two book chapters. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has worked on environmental impact statements and environmental assessments with public meetings associated with both (endangered species-desert tortoise). |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Train graduate students in science and policy including NEPA and international policy. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Environmental consulting and earth sciences require a technical background in science and management. Expert has worked for both federal agencies (in the field and at the Washington level) and academia. |