Current Leadership

Co-President: Gigi Lu (she/her)

I am a senior double-majoring in EEB and Mathematical Sciences. I’m interested in bridging the fields of biology and mathematics by doing research designing conservation programs using mathematical modelling. I joined SCB to learn more about the culture of conservation and to connect with people who are also passionate about protecting nature. I hope to bring more undergraduate involvement to the club and help aspiring conservationists learn more about the opportunities and viability of a career in conservation. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, meditating, gaming, watching Xianxia C-dramas, and doing Taekwondo.

Co-President: Madisyn Guza (she/her)

I am a second-year master's student in Ecosystem Science and Management. I am interested in conserving biodiversity across habitats, bringing nature into urban landscapes, and utilizing scientific communication to make research a source of information for policymakers. I also have an array of hobbies, particularly in trying new ones. I enjoy cycling, playing any sport, crafting/assembling objects, and attempting to make my daily life as sustainable as possible.

Vice President and Undergrad Coordinator: Liv Stein (she/her)

I am a second-year undergraduate student double majoring in Program in the Environment and Anthropology and minoring in Art & Design. I’m currently involved in a research project focusing on interactions between different bird species. I’m most interested in understanding the relationships between humans and wildlife, as well as community conservation. While I’m still unsure about my future path, my lifelong dream is to work in any kind of wildlife conservation, particularly for gray wolves!

Secretary: Samantha Hamilton (she/her)

Treasurer: Jason Hagani (he/him)

I am a spatial ecologist whose work focuses on the intersection between animal movements and anthropogenic activity. I employ remote sensing, statistical modeling, and field-based methods to better understand the mechanisms driving these human-wildlife interactions. My dissertation research will broadly focus on the effects of wildfire on the movements of wildlife – particularly gray wolves – in the Upper Peninsula in collaboration with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. I aim to use an interdisciplinary approach to examine complex conservation issues, combining social and ecological sciences to promote coexistence between people and animals.

Web Manager: Anna Yu (she/her)

I am a fourth-year PhD student focusing on human-wildlife coexistence on complex, shared landscapes. My dissertation research utilizes methods from wildlife ecology, social sciences, and geospatial modeling to study community-based large carnivore conservation in the Sanjiangyuan region on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. My goal is to contribute to the broader discussion on sustainable and equitable human-nature relationships.

Graduate Coordinator: Amy Zuckerwise (she/her)

I am a PhD candidate with a focus on the ecology and conservation of felids within socio-ecological systems. My current research investigates co-adaptations of humans with tigers in the Terai Arc Landscape of Nepal using interdisciplinary and cross-scale methods, including wildlife tracking, remote sensing, and participatory mapping of indigenous and local knowledge. I aim to shed light on the nuanced relationships between people and carnivores, contribute strategies for the future of human-wildlife coexistence, and promote more inclusive conservation. 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Neil Carter (he/him)

Dr. Neil Carter’s interdisciplinary research examines the complex dynamics that characterize interactions between wildlife and people (e.g., provision of ecosystem services, conflicts) in a global change context. His work addresses local to global wildlife conservation issues, utilizes a multitude of spatial techniques and tools, engages different stakeholders, and informs policymaking.