Graduate Students
Kristin Davis (Ph.D. Fall 2022)
“spatial and temporal trends in invasive songbird abundance in relation to land cover change”
Current position: Postdoctoral Researcher, New Mexico State University
Kiloaulani (Kilo) Kaawa-Gonzales (M.S. Summer 2021)
“Advancing the science and practice of conserving Hihiwai on Molokai: using biology and traditional ecological knowledge to identify and overcome threats to an endemic snail”
Current position: Hawaii Sea Grant Grau Fellow
Miguel (Mikko) Jimenez (M.S. Spring 2020)
“The effectiveness of urban conservation programs for engaging the public and enhancing wildlife habitat”
Current position: PhD student, Colorado State University
Dr. Sara Bombaci (Ph.D. Summer 2018)
“Restoring biodiversity using mainland island sanctuaries in New Zealand: implications for bird communities and seed dispersal”
Current position: Assistant Professor, Colorado State University
Dr. Kate Wilkins (Ph.D. Summer 2018)
“The ecological and social consequences of bison reintroduction to Colorado’s short-grass prairie”
Current position: Regional Conservation Director, Denver Zoo
Anna Mangan (MS Fall 2016)
“Assessing bird-mediated ecosystem services and disservices in Colorado orchards”
Current position: Wildlife Biologist, National Wildlife Research Center
Hannah Riedl (MS Summer 2017)
“The effect of an introduced plant on reciprocal subsidies between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems”
Current position: Water Quality Specialist, Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality
Lani Stinson (MS Summer 2017)
“The effect of an introduced plant on riparian bird communities and food web dynamics”
Current position: Wildlife Population Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Travis Gallo (Ph.D. Spring 2016)
“Bird and mammal response to large-scale habitat mitigation for game species in Colorado’s oil & gas fields”
Current Position: Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Travis’ web page
Cooper Farr (MS Summer 2015)
“Social and ecological aspects of conservation development as a strategy for biodiversity conservation on private lands”
Current Position: Conservation Scientist, Tracy Aviary
Apryle Craig (MS Spring 2015)
“Impacts of elk management & riparian condition on songbirds in Rocky Mountain NP”
Current Position: Ph.D. program, University of Washington
Lucas Behnke (MS Fall 2014)
“Habitat use and conservation implications for Akikiki and Akekee, two endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers”
Current Position: The Nature Conservancy – Hawaii
Erica Goad (MS Summer 2013)
“Mammalian habitat use along a residential development gradient in northern Colorado”
Current Position: Development Manager, Balanced Rock Power
Nate Jones (MS Fall 2012)
“The impact of energy sprawl on biodiversity and ecosystem services”
Current Position: ABR Inc.
Nate’s web page
Susan Culliney (MS Fall 2011)
“Seed dispersal by the critically endangered Alala (Corvus hawaiiensis)”
Current Position: Attorney, Alaska Legal Services
Monica Kaushik (Fulbright Visiting Scholar 2013-2014)
“Seed dispersal by native and introduced birds on the island of Kauai, Hawaii”
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University
Monica’s web page
Adam Miller (BS Spring 2013)
“The effect of exurban development on wintering bird communities”
Current Position: Director, Planet Indonesia
Adam’s web page
Current and former undergraduate students and field technicians
Molly Warner, Beth Romero, Breanna Dodge, Megan Miller, Brent Pease, Cat de Vlaming, Kasha Malling, Lindsey Power, Tandena Nelson, Stacia Near, Grete Wilson-henjum, Lauren Wilson, Lizzie Cato, Kyle Bond, Katharine Fielding, Tessa Behnke, Marissa Edwards, Kelsie Baltrusch, Charmaine Holloway, Ashley Jackson, Megan Wing, Conrad Marshall, Karen LaBlanc, Carrie Olson, Michael Novak, John Thibodeaux, Mary Martin, Griselda Landa-posas, Kirsten Koel, Brianne Lauro, Haley Obermueller, Hannah Willis.