I have expertise in conducting interdisciplinary research on human-wildlife interactions in coupled human and natural systems. My work has examined the ecology of giant pandas, protected areas, conservation policies, social-ecological systems, and the food-energy-water nexus.

Experience

  • –present
    Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida

Education

  • 2014 
    Michigan State University, PhD / Fisheries and Wildlife

Contact Vanessa for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision