Conservation Coordinator – Coastal Wetlands
Laura joined Pacific Birds in May 2022 as the Conservation Coordinator for Coastal Wetlands. As an avian ecologist with 17 years of experience in conservation research and planning, she is most driven by work that is grounded in real-world management issues and decision-making. She enjoys working closely with Joint Venture partners to co-develop solutions that advance our shared conservation priorities.
Laura holds an M.Sc. from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. from West Virginia University. Her research lies at the intersection of field-based ecology and geospatial science, with the overarching goal of finding solutions to pressing conservation issues at local to global scales. She has studied effects of urbanization, energy development, and climate change on birds, with a focus on identifying strategies to mitigate negative impacts on species and habitats. She is passionate about bridging the gap between conservation science and action.
Laura lives in Port Townsend, WA, where she enjoys gardening, kayaking, and exploring the Olympic Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and dog.
