WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
My passion for nature started early when I was exploring riparian woodland behind my childhood home in the Bay Area. From there I pursued a career to protect and serve our environment and be a champion of conservation. To achieve this, I became a wildlife biologist and gained extensive experience conducting protocol-level surveys and monitoring for a wide range of Federally and State Threatened/Endangered species. For Burleson, I lead and support a variety of wildlife and natural resource surveying and monitoring efforts throughout California to ensure environmental compliance and protection during construction and maintenance projects. I have developed an extensive professional skillset which I apply to find the best solution to complex natural resource issues. My ability to adapt to rapidly changing schedules, strong communication skills, and pragmatic professional approach ensures permit compliance, resource protection and project progression.
In addition to wildlife biology, my diversified environmental background includes developing & leading environmental awareness training, wetland/vegetation mapping, hydrology monitoring, water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, special-status vegetation surveys and monitoring, GIS and GPS certification, developing/maintaining positive client relations and assisting in project oversight, management, logistics and reporting.
Body of Knowledge
BS, Biology, California State University Monterey Bay
Field Ornithology Certificate, University of California Riverside
Level II California Red-legged Frog Workshop, The Wildlife Project
Biology and Conservation of the California Red-legged Frog, Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training
Biology and Conservation of the California Tiger Salamander, Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training
California Tiger Salamander Terrestrial Ecology Training, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
Rare Pond Species Survey Techniques Training, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
San Joaquin Kit Fox Ecology, Conservation & Survey Techniques Training, The Wildlife Society
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Workshop, Southern Sierra Research Station, Kern River Valley
Introduction to Bird Banding Course, University of California Riverside
Advanced Bird Banding Training, Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Advanced Ageing & Molt Training with Peter Pyle, Audubon Canyon Ranch
Avian Handling Course, SPCA of Monterey County
CPR/First-Aid/AED
OSHA 24-HR HAZWOPER Training
Gold Shovel Standard Certified