Stephanie Townsend

My education and career experience thus far has focused on wildlife biology; with special interest in disease ecology, natural resource conservation, and ecosystem management. I recieved and Associate's of Science in Environmental Studies from Scott Community College, and a Bachelor's of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from Oregon State University. My research interests surround the ways that changing climate and human disturbance impact the health of ecosystems, with particular interest in how this applies to wildlife management.

Currently, I am gaining experience in parasite presence and abundance in California amphibians, white-nose syndrome presence in Colorado bat species, and spatial distribution/land-use ecology of rattlesnakes in recreational areas of the front range. I'm planning on pursuing graduate resaerch in disease ecology, conservation biology, and/or wildlife medicine, with the long-term goal of becoming a wildlife veterinarian or wildlife health biologist. In my free time I serve as treasurer and steering committee member for Colorado Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, and enjoy hiking, biking, climbing, camping, art, music, beer and books.