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Ellie Harrison

Ellie Harrison

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    M.S. Conservation Leadership

  • Education

    • Colorado State University

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Science - MS Conservation Leadership

    • Colorado College

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Organismal Biology and Ecology

  • Experience

    • University of Missouri-Columbia

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Research Assistant

      Assisted Dr. Galen and PhD students in performing field research on alpine pollination ecology.Completed an independent research project on interactions between ants, native and invasive plants, and pollinators. Resulted in a research poster.Worked outdoors in harsh and physically demanding conditions.

    • Mountain Area Land Trust

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Research Intern

      Performed research on bumblebee colony acoustics and alpine ecology with Dr. Candace Galen and PhD students.Organized and implemented Dr. Galen’s research in the field while leading a team of one to two research assistants.Led free educational wildflower hikes for the public at the study site.

    • Butterfly Pavilion

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Urban Prairies Project Intern

      Assisted in creating and executing ecological restoration plans.Worked with and trained volunteers on restoration projects.Completed an independent research project.

    • Environmental Defense Fund

      May 2020 - Oct 2020
      Research Assistant

      Assisted researchers from the CSU Department of Sociology and the Environmental Defense Fund on data organization and analysis.Created system maps of the social-ecological system in agricultural Iowa using Mental Modeler software.Taught Environmental Defense Fund experts about Mental Modeler and its utility in conservation planning.

    • Mountain Area Land Trust

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2023
      Stewardship Director

      Coordinates and directs stewardship activities for all of MALT's Conservation Easements and Fee Title Properties.Assists with the development of new Conservation Easements and public conservation projects. Performs outreach with landowners and community members to engage the public in private lands conservation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG)

      National Association for Interpretation
      Jun 2020

    • Conflict Management

      Mind the Gap
      Mar 2020

    • Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation

      The Nature Conservancy
      Sept 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ellie Harrison
      Enderson Award in Conservation Biology - May 2018 Received at Colorado College Honors Convocation.Awarded for commitment and productivity in an original research project in conservation biology.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Conservation Committee Chair

      Issued by FORT COLLINS AUDUBON SOCIETY on Jan 2021
      FORT COLLINS AUDUBON SOCIETYAssociated with Ellie Harrison

    • Co-Founder Ad Hoc Committee for Youth Engagement

      Issued by FORT COLLINS AUDUBON SOCIETY on Nov 2019
      FORT COLLINS AUDUBON SOCIETYAssociated with Ellie Harrison