Marian Vernon

Experience

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  Lincoln Park Zoo

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Urban Wildlife Research Intern

  Collected ecological data and monitored mammals, birds, and reptiles in a range of field sites in the Chicago region.

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  Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Visiting Researcher

  Researched elk and grizzly bear management in Jackson Hole, Wyoming through integrative social and ecological research methods.

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  Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies

  May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Concentration: Wildlife conservation, management, and policy

  • MESc Candidate, Teaching Fellow, and Research Assistant

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Research Assistant

    May 2014 - Nov 2014
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  Sonoma Land Trust

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2017

  Strategic Initiatives Analyst

  Strategic planning, tracking implementation of strategic initiatives, research and analysis of strategic issues, and clarification of conservation goals and strategic direction for various program areas

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  Point Blue Conservation Science

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2021

  Sierra Meadow Adaptation Leader

  Integrating climate change adaptation into Sierra meadow restoration and public and private land conservation in collaboration with diverse partners.

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  Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)

  Dec 2021 - now

  Wildlife Linkages Program Manager

  Manage all aspects of POST's Wildlife Linkages program to secure and enhance habitat connectivity through land protection, wildlife crossing infrastructure, and habitat restoration and enhancement.