Professional Engagement

Martes Working Group

I have been an active member of the Martes Working Group since 2017. The goal of the MWG is to "facilitate communication among scientists with a common interest in Martes research, conservation, and management" working at an international level to further conservation goals. I was privileged enough to be able to attend the 8th International Martes Symposium this past fall in Aviemore, Scotland engage one-on-one with the top researchers and conservationists working to preserve fisher, wolverine, tayra and marten species across the globe.

Methods and Monitoring Group

The purpose of this working group within the MWG is to evaluate and synthesize methods used to study the Martes complex, create a set of best practices for developing monitoring programs, and to promote collaborative research that furthers our understanding of these methods and facilitates range-wide data coherence.

The Wildlife Society

I first became involved with The Wildlife Society (TWS) in 2014 when I joined the Student Chapter at my undergraduate institution, California University of Pennsylvania. Since then I have become increasingly involved in TWS at numerous organization levels, including the Pennsylvania Chapter, Northeast Section, Student Development Working Group (SDWG), Early Career Professionals Working Group (ECPWG), Hunting, Trapping, and Conservation Working Group, and Council.

Council

In October 2019 I was initiated as the Student Liaison to Council. I was honored to serve in this capacity and to represent my fellow students, both undergraduate and graduate.

Student Development Working Group (SDWG)

Outside of leadership roles in my Student Chapter (e.g. Vice President, President), my first leadership role in TWS was as the Secretary for the SDWG. I have since served as as Chair-elect, Chair, and Past-chair of this student-focused working group. Our main objectives are to "promotes increased student awareness of TWS membership benefits, works to expand knowledge and technical capabilities of student members, and helps prepare student members for professional wildlife careers." Some new initiatives I have spearheaded while an officer include: Student Affairs Network, symposium at the 2018 TWS annual conference titled "Everything You Need To Know: For Student Chapters", and the EARS (Eating Alone Really Stinks) Lounge at the Annual Conference.

Northeast Section

I have been involved in the Northeast Section and I served as the Undergraduate Student Representative from 2016-17, and then as the Graduate Student Representative from 2017-2020.

Conference Attendance

2022 TWS Annual Conference - Spokane, WA
2021 TWS Annual Conference - Online
2020 TWS Annual Conference - Online
2019 TWS-AFS Joint Conference - Reno, NV (presenter)
2019 PA TWS-AFS Joint Conference - State College, PA (presenter)
2018 TWS Annual Conference - Cleveland, OH (presenter)
2017 TWS Annual Conference - Albuquerque, NM (presenter)
2016 TWS Annual Conference - Raleigh, NC
2015 TWS Annual Conference - Winnipeg, Manitoba

Invited Workshops

2019 PA TWS-AFS Joint Conference

Technologies for individual monitoring in fisheries and wildlife

2018 Northeast Student Conclave

Non-invasive sampling techniques; camera traps, hair snares, and track plates

Other Conferences

2024 NEAFWA Conference - Hyannis, MA
2023 Martes Working Group Symposium - Aviemore, Scotland (presenter)
2019 Wildlife Disease Association Conference - Tahoe City, CA (presenter)
2019 Southeast-Midwest Joint Furbearer Conference - Enid, OK (presenter)
2018 NEAFWA Conference - Burlington, VT
2017 National Collegiate Honors Council Conference - Atlanta, GA (1st place poster presentation)