Bio
Dr. Elisha Hull is a senior wildlife ecologist and consulting ecologist with more than 25 years of experience in environmental compliance, applied conservation, and ecological research in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California. She specializes in developing multidisciplinary and collaborative solutions to complex natural resources and regulatory challenges. With a background in conservation ecology and regulatory permitting, including working for the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 17 years, Dr. Hull has facilitated conservation solutions in diverse California ecosystems with an emphasis on forest resilience projects, raptor conservation, vernal pool ecology, and aquatic ecosystem conservation and restoration. She has led hundreds of projects involving threatened and endangered species impact analysis and status assessments including Federal and California Endangered Species Act consultations; habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, and general conservation plan applications; NEPA/CEQA analysis; and permitting.
Dr. Hull contributes to all aspects of client projects including NEPA/CEQA documentation, special-status species surveys, nesting bird and raptor surveys, construction implementation/permit compliance, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan applications and compliance support, and natural resource management plans.
Relevant Experience
CEQA/NEPA
Santa Clara Valley Water District Stream Maintenance Program Update, Santa Clara County, California — Prepared a biological assessment for the project, involving 333 miles of streams and creeks, covering the San Joaquin kit fox, California condor, California least tern, western snowy plover, least Bell’s vireo, California Ridgway’s rail, northwestern pond turtle, California tiger salamander (CTS), California red-legged frog (CRLF), foothill yellow-legged frog, longfin smelt, bay checkerspot butterfly, Tiburon paintbrush, Metcalf Canyon jewelflower, Santa Clara Valley dudleya, and coyote ceanothus.
Dublin Boulevard-North Canyons Parkway Extension Project, Dublin, California — Prepared incidental take permit application covering California tiger salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, and Crotch’s bumble bee. The firm was contracted to assist with baseline surveys and environmental documentation for the proposed project. The road extension will impact habitat for the federally listed California red legged frog and the federally and state listed California tiger salamander. Other sensitive biological resources that could occur in or near the project include the state listed tricolored blackbird, several state wildlife species of special concern, wetlands and waters of the U.S. and state, and the rare plant species Congdon’s tarplant.
Rock Creek Restoration Project, Shasta County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, negotiated development and implementation of stream restoration project and endangered crayfish reintroduction project, including permitting for regulated habitats, federal and state endangered species act compliance, and federal and state safe harbor agreements.
Klamath National Fish Hatchery, Klamath Falls, Oregon — As project manager at a prior organization, provided senior leadership in hatchery construction and development of broodstock for endangered fish.
Chaminade Resort Expansion Planning, Santa Cruz, California — Prepared biological constraints analysis considering sensitive and regulated habitats, state and federally listed species, and other special-status species.
Antioch Dunes Restoration, Antioch, California — As project manager at prior organization, led development of dune restoration project to support recovery of Lange’s metalmark butterfly.
Lopez Water Project Habitat Conservation Plan, San Luis Obispo, California — Supported development of HCP covering California red-legged frog, southwestern pond turtle, and south-central California coast steelhead.
Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, Santa Clara Valley, California — As project manager, led development of CDFW incidental take permit and Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan application for major infrastructure project in Santa Clara County, California.
Bayfront Park Development, South San Francisco, California — As project manager, led CEQA adequacy analysis for development of new public park on San Francisco Bayshore.
As project manager, led site assessment and preparation of constraints analysis for development of large-scale solar facility is Merced County, California.
San Francisco Bay Sand Mining, San Francisco, California — As project manager, led development of impact assessment of large-scale sanding mining operations on marine mammals and nesting seabirds in the San Francisco Bay Estuary.
FESA/CESA
Santa Clara Valley Water District Stream Maintenance Program Update, Santa Clara County, California — Prepared a biological assessment for the project, involving 333 miles of streams and creeks, covering the San Joaquin kit fox, California condor, California least tern, western snowy plover, least Bell’s vireo, California Ridgway’s rail, northwestern pond turtle, California tiger salamander (CTS), California red-legged frog (CRLF), foothill yellow-legged frog, longfin smelt, bay checkerspot butterfly, Tiburon paintbrush, Metcalf Canyon jewelflower, Santa Clara Valley dudleya, and coyote ceanothus.
Dublin Boulevard-North Canyons Parkway Extension Project, Dublin, California — Prepared incidental take permit application covering California tiger salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, and Crotch’s bumble bee. The firm was contracted to assist with baseline surveys and environmental documentation for the proposed project. The road extension will impact habitat for the federally listed California red legged frog and the federally and state listed California tiger salamander. Other sensitive biological resources that could occur in or near the project include the state listed tricolored blackbird, several state wildlife species of special concern, wetlands and waters of the U.S. and state, and the rare plant species Congdon’s tarplant.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Postfire Roadside Tree Hazard Abatement Biological Opinion, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, provided senior leadership in development of regional biological opinion for postfire, roadside hazard tree removal for over 3,000 miles of Forest Service roads and trails in northern California covering northern spotted owl.
Broadband Middle Mile Project, Statewide, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of statewide biological opinion for linear broadband expansion project covering 88 species including northern spotted owl and California spotted owl.
General Conservation Plan for the California Spotted Owl in the Sierra Nevada, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of a state-wide general conservation plan for forest resiliency projects covering California spotted owl.
Rock Creek Restoration Project, Shasta County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, negotiated development and implementation of stream restoration project and endangered crayfish reintroduction project, including permitting for regulated habitats, federal and state endangered species act compliance, and federal and state safe harbor agreements.
Klamath National Fish Hatchery, Klamath Falls, Oregon — As project manager at a prior organization, provided senior leadership in hatchery construction and development of broodstock for endangered fish.
Captive Rearing Program for Blunt-Nosed Leopard Lizards, Fresno, California — As project manager at a prior organization, coordinated with the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop, fund, and implement controlled propagation and reintroduction of blunt-nosed leopard lizards.
Federal Endangered Species Act Section 4 Listing Determinations, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of species status assessments for California spotted owl, tricolored blackbird, Sierra Nevada red fox, slender salamanders of southern Sierra Nevada, western spadefoot, foothill yellow-legged frog, and callippe silverspot butterfly in support of federal endangered species act listing determinations.
Chaminade Resort Expansion Planning, Santa Cruz, California — Prepared biological constraints analysis considering sensitive and regulated habitats, state and federally listed species, and other special-status species.
Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community Conservation Plan, Yolo County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, served as agency lead in development of the plan.
Recovery Plan for the Central California Distinct Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander, Central Coast and Central Valley, California — As project manager at a prior organization, led development and implementation of recovery plan for the Central DPS of CTS.
Wolf Management and Conflict Resolution, Chiloquin, Oregon — As senior leader at prior organization, led multi-partner development of strategies to reduce conflict between wolves and livestock producers.
Antioch Dunes Restoration, Antioch, California — As project manager at prior organization, led development of dune restoration project to support recovery of Lange’s metalmark butterfly.
Lopez Water Project Habitat Conservation Plan, San Luis Obispo, California — Supported development of HCP covering California red-legged frog, southwestern pond turtle, and south-central California coast steelhead.
Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, Santa Clara Valley, California — As project manager, led development of CDFW incidental take permit and Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan application for major infrastructure project in Santa Clara County, California.
Bayfront Park Development, South San Francisco, California — As project manager, led CEQA adequacy analysis for development of new public park on San Francisco Bayshore.
As project manager, led site assessment and preparation of constraints analysis for development of large-scale solar facility is Merced County, California.
San Francisco Bay Sand Mining, San Francisco, California — As project manager, led development of impact assessment of large-scale sanding mining operations on marine mammals and nesting seabirds in the San Francisco Bay Estuary.
Wetland Delineation
Santa Clara Valley Water District Stream Maintenance Program Update, Santa Clara County, California — Prepared a biological assessment for the project, involving 333 miles of streams and creeks, covering the San Joaquin kit fox, California condor, California least tern, western snowy plover, least Bell’s vireo, California Ridgway’s rail, northwestern pond turtle, California tiger salamander (CTS), California red-legged frog (CRLF), foothill yellow-legged frog, longfin smelt, bay checkerspot butterfly, Tiburon paintbrush, Metcalf Canyon jewelflower, Santa Clara Valley dudleya, and coyote ceanothus.
Dublin Boulevard-North Canyons Parkway Extension Project, Dublin, California — Prepared incidental take permit application covering California tiger salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, and Crotch’s bumble bee. The firm was contracted to assist with baseline surveys and environmental documentation for the proposed project. The road extension will impact habitat for the federally listed California red legged frog and the federally and state listed California tiger salamander. Other sensitive biological resources that could occur in or near the project include the state listed tricolored blackbird, several state wildlife species of special concern, wetlands and waters of the U.S. and state, and the rare plant species Congdon’s tarplant.
Rock Creek Restoration Project, Shasta County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, negotiated development and implementation of stream restoration project and endangered crayfish reintroduction project, including permitting for regulated habitats, federal and state endangered species act compliance, and federal and state safe harbor agreements.
Bayfront Park Development, South San Francisco, California — As project manager, led CEQA adequacy analysis for development of new public park on San Francisco Bayshore.
Freshwater Species
Santa Clara Valley Water District Stream Maintenance Program Update, Santa Clara County, California — Prepared a biological assessment for the project, involving 333 miles of streams and creeks, covering the San Joaquin kit fox, California condor, California least tern, western snowy plover, least Bell’s vireo, California Ridgway’s rail, northwestern pond turtle, California tiger salamander (CTS), California red-legged frog (CRLF), foothill yellow-legged frog, longfin smelt, bay checkerspot butterfly, Tiburon paintbrush, Metcalf Canyon jewelflower, Santa Clara Valley dudleya, and coyote ceanothus.
Dublin Boulevard-North Canyons Parkway Extension Project, Dublin, California — Prepared incidental take permit application covering California tiger salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, and Crotch’s bumble bee. The firm was contracted to assist with baseline surveys and environmental documentation for the proposed project. The road extension will impact habitat for the federally listed California red legged frog and the federally and state listed California tiger salamander. Other sensitive biological resources that could occur in or near the project include the state listed tricolored blackbird, several state wildlife species of special concern, wetlands and waters of the U.S. and state, and the rare plant species Congdon’s tarplant.
Broadband Middle Mile Project, Statewide, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of statewide biological opinion for linear broadband expansion project covering 88 species including northern spotted owl and California spotted owl.
Rock Creek Restoration Project, Shasta County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, negotiated development and implementation of stream restoration project and endangered crayfish reintroduction project, including permitting for regulated habitats, federal and state endangered species act compliance, and federal and state safe harbor agreements.
Klamath National Fish Hatchery, Klamath Falls, Oregon — As project manager at a prior organization, provided senior leadership in hatchery construction and development of broodstock for endangered fish.
Merced County Solar Development Project, Volta, California — As project manager, led site assessment and preparation of constraints analysis for development of large-scale solar facility is Merced County, California.
Estuarine Species
Santa Clara Valley Water District Stream Maintenance Program Update, Santa Clara County, California — Prepared a biological assessment for the project, involving 333 miles of streams and creeks, covering the San Joaquin kit fox, California condor, California least tern, western snowy plover, least Bell’s vireo, California Ridgway’s rail, northwestern pond turtle, California tiger salamander (CTS), California red-legged frog (CRLF), foothill yellow-legged frog, longfin smelt, bay checkerspot butterfly, Tiburon paintbrush, Metcalf Canyon jewelflower, Santa Clara Valley dudleya, and coyote ceanothus.
Broadband Middle Mile Project, Statewide, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of statewide biological opinion for linear broadband expansion project covering 88 species including northern spotted owl and California spotted owl.
San Francisco Bay Sand Mining, San Francisco, California — As project manager, led development of impact assessment of large-scale sanding mining operations on marine mammals and nesting seabirds in the San Francisco Bay Estuary.
Invertebrate Surveys
Santa Clara Valley Water District Stream Maintenance Program Update, Santa Clara County, California — Prepared a biological assessment for the project, involving 333 miles of streams and creeks, covering the San Joaquin kit fox, California condor, California least tern, western snowy plover, least Bell’s vireo, California Ridgway’s rail, northwestern pond turtle, California tiger salamander (CTS), California red-legged frog (CRLF), foothill yellow-legged frog, longfin smelt, bay checkerspot butterfly, Tiburon paintbrush, Metcalf Canyon jewelflower, Santa Clara Valley dudleya, and coyote ceanothus.
Dublin Boulevard-North Canyons Parkway Extension Project, Dublin, California — Prepared incidental take permit application covering California tiger salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, and Crotch’s bumble bee. The firm was contracted to assist with baseline surveys and environmental documentation for the proposed project. The road extension will impact habitat for the federally listed California red legged frog and the federally and state listed California tiger salamander. Other sensitive biological resources that could occur in or near the project include the state listed tricolored blackbird, several state wildlife species of special concern, wetlands and waters of the U.S. and state, and the rare plant species Congdon’s tarplant.
Broadband Middle Mile Project, Statewide, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of statewide biological opinion for linear broadband expansion project covering 88 species including northern spotted owl and California spotted owl.
Rock Creek Restoration Project, Shasta County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, negotiated development and implementation of stream restoration project and endangered crayfish reintroduction project, including permitting for regulated habitats, federal and state endangered species act compliance, and federal and state safe harbor agreements.
Chaminade Resort Expansion Planning, Santa Cruz, California — Prepared biological constraints analysis considering sensitive and regulated habitats, state and federally listed species, and other special-status species.
Antioch Dunes Restoration, Antioch, California — As project manager at prior organization, led development of dune restoration project to support recovery of Lange’s metalmark butterfly.
Wildlife Surveys
Dublin Boulevard-North Canyons Parkway Extension Project, Dublin, California — Prepared incidental take permit application covering California tiger salamander, San Joaquin kit fox, and Crotch’s bumble bee. The firm was contracted to assist with baseline surveys and environmental documentation for the proposed project. The road extension will impact habitat for the federally listed California red legged frog and the federally and state listed California tiger salamander. Other sensitive biological resources that could occur in or near the project include the state listed tricolored blackbird, several state wildlife species of special concern, wetlands and waters of the U.S. and state, and the rare plant species Congdon’s tarplant.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Postfire Roadside Tree Hazard Abatement Biological Opinion, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, provided senior leadership in development of regional biological opinion for postfire, roadside hazard tree removal for over 3,000 miles of Forest Service roads and trails in northern California covering northern spotted owl.
Broadband Middle Mile Project, Statewide, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of statewide biological opinion for linear broadband expansion project covering 88 species including northern spotted owl and California spotted owl.
General Conservation Plan for the California Spotted Owl in the Sierra Nevada, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of a state-wide general conservation plan for forest resiliency projects covering California spotted owl.
Rock Creek Restoration Project, Shasta County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, negotiated development and implementation of stream restoration project and endangered crayfish reintroduction project, including permitting for regulated habitats, federal and state endangered species act compliance, and federal and state safe harbor agreements.
Captive Rearing Program for Blunt-Nosed Leopard Lizards, Fresno, California — As project manager at a prior organization, coordinated with the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop, fund, and implement controlled propagation and reintroduction of blunt-nosed leopard lizards.
Coastal Virginia Raptor Migration Research, Kiptopeke, Virginia — As project manager at a prior organization, designed, implemented and maintained multi-year raptor migration research station on the eastern shore of Virginia to investigation the movement and diet ecology of merlins.
American Kestrel Wintering Ecology, Sacramento Valley, California — As project manager at prior organization, designed and implemented multi-year environmental DNA analysis of wintering American kestrel diet.
Coastal California Raptor Migration Research, Sausalito California — As project manager at prior organization, designed and implemented multi-year investigations of population genomics, ecotoxicology, and avian disease of migrant raptors of the Pacific flyway.
Genentech gRED Center, South San Francisco, California — As project manager, prepared bird-safe design evaluation and guidance for redevelopment at large biotechnology campus in South San Francisco.
Chaminade Resort Expansion Planning, Santa Cruz, California — Prepared biological constraints analysis considering sensitive and regulated habitats, state and federally listed species, and other special-status species.
Demographic Research for the California Spotted Owl, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised implementation of long-term occupancy study of California spotted owls in Sierra Nevada.
Farallon Islands Seabird Research Projects, Farallon Islands, California — As project manager, led design and implementation of Cassin’s auklet, ashy storm-petrel, and western gull research on the Farallon Islands.
Recovery Plan for the Central California Distinct Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander, Central Coast and Central Valley, California — As project manager at a prior organization, led development and implementation of recovery plan for the Central DPS of CTS.
Antioch Dunes Restoration, Antioch, California — As project manager at prior organization, led development of dune restoration project to support recovery of Lange’s metalmark butterfly.
Bayfront Park Development, South San Francisco, California — As project manager, led CEQA adequacy analysis for development of new public park on San Francisco Bayshore.
Merced County Solar Development Project, Volta, California — As project manager, led site assessment and preparation of constraints analysis for development of large-scale solar facility is Merced County, California.
Permitting
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Postfire Roadside Tree Hazard Abatement Biological Opinion, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, provided senior leadership in development of regional biological opinion for postfire, roadside hazard tree removal for over 3,000 miles of Forest Service roads and trails in northern California covering northern spotted owl.
Broadband Middle Mile Project, Statewide, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of statewide biological opinion for linear broadband expansion project covering 88 species including northern spotted owl and California spotted owl.
General Conservation Plan for the California Spotted Owl in the Sierra Nevada, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of a state-wide general conservation plan for forest resiliency projects covering California spotted owl.
Rock Creek Restoration Project, Shasta County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, negotiated development and implementation of stream restoration project and endangered crayfish reintroduction project, including permitting for regulated habitats, federal and state endangered species act compliance, and federal and state safe harbor agreements.
Captive Rearing Program for Blunt-Nosed Leopard Lizards, Fresno, California — As project manager at a prior organization, coordinated with the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop, fund, and implement controlled propagation and reintroduction of blunt-nosed leopard lizards.
Coastal Virginia Raptor Migration Research, Kiptopeke, Virginia — As project manager at a prior organization, designed, implemented and maintained multi-year raptor migration research station on the eastern shore of Virginia to investigation the movement and diet ecology of merlins.
American Kestrel Wintering Ecology, Sacramento Valley, California — As project manager at prior organization, designed and implemented multi-year environmental DNA analysis of wintering American kestrel diet.
Coastal California Raptor Migration Research, Sausalito California — As project manager at prior organization, designed and implemented multi-year investigations of population genomics, ecotoxicology, and avian disease of migrant raptors of the Pacific flyway.
Demographic Research for the California Spotted Owl, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised implementation of long-term occupancy study of California spotted owls in Sierra Nevada.
Antioch Dunes Restoration, Antioch, California — As project manager at prior organization, led development of dune restoration project to support recovery of Lange’s metalmark butterfly.
Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, Santa Clara Valley, California — As project manager, led development of CDFW incidental take permit and Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan application for major infrastructure project in Santa Clara County, California.
Bayfront Park Development, South San Francisco, California — As project manager, led CEQA adequacy analysis for development of new public park on San Francisco Bayshore.
Safe Harbor Agreement/Conservation Benefit Agreement
Rock Creek Restoration Project, Shasta County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, negotiated development and implementation of stream restoration project and endangered crayfish reintroduction project, including permitting for regulated habitats, federal and state endangered species act compliance, and federal and state safe harbor agreements.
Ecological Research
Coastal Virginia Raptor Migration Research, Kiptopeke, Virginia — As project manager at a prior organization, designed, implemented and maintained multi-year raptor migration research station on the eastern shore of Virginia to investigation the movement and diet ecology of merlins.
American Kestrel Wintering Ecology, Sacramento Valley, California — As project manager at prior organization, designed and implemented multi-year environmental DNA analysis of wintering American kestrel diet.
Coastal California Raptor Migration Research, Sausalito California — As project manager at prior organization, designed and implemented multi-year investigations of population genomics, ecotoxicology, and avian disease of migrant raptors of the Pacific flyway.
Demographic Research for the California Spotted Owl, Various Counties, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised implementation of long-term occupancy study of California spotted owls in Sierra Nevada.
Farallon Islands Seabird Research Projects, Farallon Islands, California — As project manager, led design and implementation of Cassin’s auklet, ashy storm-petrel, and western gull research on the Farallon Islands.
Legal Sufficiency Review
Federal Endangered Species Act Section 4 Listing Determinations, California — As project manager at a prior organization, supervised development of species status assessments for California spotted owl, tricolored blackbird, Sierra Nevada red fox, slender salamanders of southern Sierra Nevada, western spadefoot, foothill yellow-legged frog, and callippe silverspot butterfly in support of federal endangered species act listing determinations.
Wolf Management and Conflict Resolution, Chiloquin, Oregon — As senior leader at prior organization, led multi-partner development of strategies to reduce conflict between wolves and livestock producers.
Lopez Water Project Habitat Conservation Plan, San Luis Obispo, California — Supported development of HCP covering California red-legged frog, southwestern pond turtle, and south-central California coast steelhead.
Bird Safe Design
Genentech gRED Center, South San Francisco, California — As project manager, prepared bird-safe design evaluation and guidance for redevelopment at large biotechnology campus in South San Francisco.
Botanical Surveys
Chaminade Resort Expansion Planning, Santa Cruz, California — Prepared biological constraints analysis considering sensitive and regulated habitats, state and federally listed species, and other special-status species.
Antioch Dunes Restoration, Antioch, California — As project manager at prior organization, led development of dune restoration project to support recovery of Lange’s metalmark butterfly.
Bayfront Park Development, South San Francisco, California — As project manager, led CEQA adequacy analysis for development of new public park on San Francisco Bayshore.
Merced County Solar Development Project, Volta, California — As project manager, led site assessment and preparation of constraints analysis for development of large-scale solar facility is Merced County, California.
Habitat Conservation Planning
Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community Conservation Plan, Yolo County, California — As project manager at a prior organization, served as agency lead in development of the plan.
Marine Species
Farallon Islands Seabird Research Projects, Farallon Islands, California — As project manager, led design and implementation of Cassin’s auklet, ashy storm-petrel, and western gull research on the Farallon Islands.
San Francisco Bay Sand Mining, San Francisco, California — As project manager, led development of impact assessment of large-scale sanding mining operations on marine mammals and nesting seabirds in the San Francisco Bay Estuary.
Education & Credentials
Highlights
More than 25 years of experience
Wildlife ecology
Avian ecology
Entomology
Endangered butterfly conservation
Raptor handling and banding
Endangered Species Act consultation and implementation
Regulatory permitting
NEPA/CEQA analysis
Forest resilience and fuels reduction
Complex project management
Education & Credentials
Ph.D., Ecology, University of California, Davis, California, 2007
M.A., Biology, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, 2002
B.S., Biology, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, California, 1998
Federal master bird banding permit for raptors
CDFW scientific collecting permit for raptors
Raptor banding trainer certification, North American Banding Council
Professional Experience
Senior associate ecologist, H. T. Harvey & Associates, 2025– July 2026
Various roles, University of California, Davis, 2003– July 2026: adjunct professor, 2011– July 2026; postdoctoral scholar, 2007–2009; Graduate researcher, 2003–2007
Various roles, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2008–2025: deputy assistant regional director, ecological services, 2021–2025; listing and recovery division manager, 2017–2021; recovery branch chief, 2008–2017
Graduate researcher, Sonoma State University, Davis, 1999–2002
Conference center director, Dominican University of California, 1998–2001
Professional Affiliations
Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, 2000–July 2026
Board member, Spring Rivers Foundation, 2012–2016 and 2025–July 2026
Subject editor, Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management, 2009–2014
Relevant Experience
- CEQA/NEPA
- FESA/CESA
- Wetland Delineation
- Freshwater Species
- Estuarine Species
- Invertebrate Surveys
- Wildlife Surveys
- Permitting
- Safe Harbor Agreement/Conservation Benefit Agreement
- Ecological Research
- Legal Sufficiency Review
- Bird Safe Design
- Botanical Surveys
- Habitat Conservation Planning
- Marine Species