One of the most meaningful parts of being a researcher on this project has been the guidance and opportunities I can provide to others through both field and lab experiences with hands on learning. However, the help I receive from all of the skilled technicians, volunteers, and students who have worked with me is invaluable to the success of our work. "No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you." —Althea Gibson
Special thanks to everyone who helps make all of this research possible. ​

Current Opportunities: Avian, Insect, and Field Technicians.

All interested parties should look at our project standards and anyone wanting to get their hands dirty in the field should also consult the packing list.
Current people:
Kelsey Burrus - Crew Lead                                       Forest Goggin - Field Volunteer       
Alex Chase - Field Technician                                 Julie Del Vecchio - NABat Guru                       
Kaitlynne Thornton - Insect Technician                 Chasey Danser - Field Technician  
​Richard Golgart - Bird Identification Expert 
Caitlyn McHugh - Avian Acoustic Intern turned Insect Technician                     
Mia Goldman - Field Technician turned Independent Researcher
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Former people:
Stephen Zipkin - Avian Acoustic Intern                       Makenzie Burrus - Field Technician
Nick Mendelson - Field Technician                              Ayako Okada - Avian Acoustic Intern
Hanna Grock - Insect Volunteer                                    Aira Wright - Field Volunteer
Maddie Ferguson - Insect Technician                          Maria Cagney - Insect Volunteer
Annika Von Bartheld - Mammal Data Analyst            Shyla Summers - Avian Acoustic Intern 
Lauren Perdue - Insect and Field Technician              Ben Regan - Field Technician
Amber Durfee - Insect Technician                                Sage Kruleski - Avian Acoustic Intern
Katheryn McMahon - Insect Technician                      Chase MacDonald - Avian Acoustic Intern
​Whitney Nash - Insect Volunteer                                  Joseph Zamboldi - Field Technician
Amanda Mulholland - Avian Acoustic Intern             Ruby Lopez-Flores - Insect Technician
Shawn Pladas - Avian Identification Technician

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Faculty Mentor at Truckee Meadows Community College

In addition to mentoring students in my classes and through research endeavours, I am also a Faculty Mentor for first semester part-time students at Truckee Meadows Community College. The aim of this program is to increase retention and success of students through face-to-face meetings. As a mentor, I am able to hear students concerns, recommend tips for academic success, and connect them to campus resources like free tutoring.