Staff

Doug Wachob,
Conservation Research Center Director
doug.wachob@tetonscience.org
Ph.D. (Zoology), University of Wyoming

Doug has been with Teton Science Schools since 1996. His training is in wildlife biology, landscape ecology and ornithology with an emphasis in human dominated landscapes. He has a keen interest in educating people about ecology and has a passion for birds and mammals.

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Brenda Younkin, Land Manager
brenda.younkin@tetonscience.org
M.S. (Range Management), Utah State University

Brenda brings rangeland management experience to the Conservation Research Center. She has a wide range of experiences working with government and agricultural agencies. The breadth of her experience in working with land and people brings important depth to our stewardship. programs.

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Lindsay Patterson, Watershed Specialist
lindsay.patterson@tetonscience.org
M.S. (Ecology), Colorado State University

A graduate of the Teton Science Schools’ Graduate Program, Lindsay’s background is in stream and wetland ecology. She coordinates the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Teacher Education and Stream Monitoring Program and the Conservation Research Center’s Assessment of the Spring Creek Watershed.

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Morgan Graham , GIS Specialist
morgan.graham@tetonscience.org
B.A. (Biology), Macalester College

Morgan began working with the Conservation Research Center in August of 2006. As Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist, he oversees the acquisition, organization and analysis of geospatial data for research and stewardship projects. After graduating with a degree in Biology in 2003, Morgan honed his field/mapping skills in Minnesota, Colorado, New York and Hawaii.

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Embere Hall , Research Associate
embere.hall@tetonscience.org
M.S. (Ecology), Iowa State University

Embere joined Teton Science Schools' Conservation Research Center in December 2005. In spring 2006 she began work on precipitation cycles and the effects of climate change in the greater Jackson area. Prior to joining Teton Science Schools, Embere completed her Masters in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Iowa State University . Her training is in ecology, quantitative biology and wildlife management. Additional research experience includes ungulate monitoring projects, songbird nest survival studies and Geographic Information Systems modeling.

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Seasonal Staff
Research assistants, land management technicians and graduate students assist the full-time staff with research projects, conservation activities and educational activities.