Education

Graduate-level courses in conservation biology and applied ecology for mid-career professionals. Emphasis on integrating field experience with quantitative methods and strategic conservation planning.

Courses in wildlife ecology, population dynamics, and field methods. Mentored graduate students conducting research on ungulate migration, carnivore ecology, and human-wildlife coexistence in the Northern Rockies.

Guest lectures and workshop facilitation in conservation strategy, landscape connectivity, and the integration of ecological science with community-based conservation practice.

Designed and facilitated Theory of Change workshops for conservation organizations across four continents, helping teams articulate clear pathways from scientific evidence to conservation outcomes.

Contributed to strategic planning sessions at IUCN World Conservation Congress, Society for Conservation Biology annual meetings, and the Global Snow Leopard Forum, focusing on translating research into actionable policy recommendations.

Developed and delivered public science programs in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, connecting visitors with ongoing wildlife research and the ecological stories embedded in the landscape.

Collaborated with Copenhagen Zoo's education team to develop programming that connects European audiences with Central Asian conservation challenges, emphasizing the global connectivity of wildlife conservation.

Facilitated community science workshops in rural Tanzania, training local participants in wildlife monitoring techniques and co-designing monitoring programs that serve both conservation and community needs.