Nancy Strever

Nancy Strever

Campus Vote Project Democracy Fellow

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Behavior Technician at Chimp Haven

  • Education

    • Eckerd College

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Animal Studies

      Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Tri Beta Biological Honors Society, Lab Manager Comparative Psychology Lab, Director of Pet Life

    • Eckerd College

      2020 - 2024
      Minors Marine Sciences
    • Eckerd College

      2021 - 2024
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Biology, Integrative Track

      Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy TA

    • Somers High School

      2016 - 2020
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Vice President of the National Beta Club, Treasurer of the Unity Team, Vice President of the International Thespian Society, Secretary of the Students Against Destructive Decisions Club, Drama Club, Captain of Varsity Field Hockey Team

  • Experience

    • Fair Elections Center

      Sept 2020 - Jun 2021
      Campus Vote Project Democracy Fellow
    • Loop Abroad

      May 2021 - Jul 2021
      Zoo Research Fellowship with Lory Park Zoo, Johannesburg, South Africa
    • ZooTampa at Lowry Park

      Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
      Behavioral Research Intern
    • St. Petersburg Animal Hospital and Urgent Care

      Feb 2022 - May 2024
      Veterinary Technician

      Assist veterinarians and technicians with reception, vitals, taking a medical history, administering treatment plans and medications, and patient exams on dog and cat patients at the hospital

    • Eckerd College

      Feb 2022 - May 2024

      Completed a 50 page undergraduate thesis paper regarding dog personality and cognition and the rater method of personality research. Defended this thesis to 3 Ph.D animal studies faculty at Eckerd College. Organize, lead, and maintain the overall function of Pet Life. Assist with the creation of training materials for the Pet Life and Residence Life Staff. Uphold strong standards of confidentiality and ensure standards are met by Pet Life Chair. Attend weekly meetings with the Pet Life Staff Supervisor to discuss confidential matters. Organize monthly Pet Life Chair meetings, as well as monthly Pet Life Committee meetings and monitor Pet Life email. Co-Manager of the lab working to organize group events, meetings, and projects for the 2022-2023 academic year. Also involved in three current projects as the lead of the Dog Training Study, and a project assistant on the Elephant Cooperation Study and Creative Canine Project. I am the TA for Dr. Goessling's 200 level Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy course at Eckerd College. Independent study through Eckerd College, taking field data at Lemur Conservation Foundation in order to assess the foraging cognition of lemurs living in a range of captive settings using a noveltask apparatus and asess variation in these cognitive skills within and between lemurs andgroups.

      • Undergraduate Senior Thesis Paper and Defense

        Sept 2023 - May 2024
      • Director of Pet Life

        May 2023 - May 2024
      • Lab Manager and Lead Researcher, Eckerd College Comparative Psychology Lab

        Oct 2021 - May 2024
      • Comparative Anatomy Teaching Assistant (TA)

        Feb 2023 - May 2023
      • Pet Care and Events Chair of Eckerd College Pet Life

        May 2022 - May 2023
      • Researcher; "Lemur Bootcamp: Assessing Conservation-Relevant Cognitive Skills"

        Feb 2022 - May 2022
    • Chimp Haven

      May 2024 - now
      Behavior Technician

      Perform behavioral observations and monitor the behavior of 300+ retired chimpanzees and create and implement enrichment devices.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SDI Computer Nitrox Diver Certification

      Mad Beach Dive Shop, Madeira Beach, FL
      Oct 2021
    • SDI Open Water Diver Certification

      Mad Beach Dive Shop, Madeira Beach, Florida
      Oct 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nancy Strever
      Bay Path University Book Award Bay Path University Jun 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer on Eckerd PIRG's New Voters Project

      Issued by Student PIRGs on Sept 2020
      Student PIRGsAssociated with Nancy Strever
    • Discussion Group Leader

      Issued by Westminster Palms Retirement Home on Sept 2021
      Westminster Palms Retirement HomeAssociated with Nancy Strever
    • Grant Writing

      Issued by Shelter Farms Sanctuary on Oct 2021
      Shelter Farms SanctuaryAssociated with Nancy Strever
    • Coordinator of Volunteers

      Issued by Humane Society of Pinellas on Jan 2022
      Humane Society of PinellasAssociated with Nancy Strever