Committees

Chase Carey
Chair

See Officers page for bio

Isabella Livingston
Member

B.S. in Biology with an emphasis on zoology from San Diego State, Current Ph.D. candidate in Genetics & Genomics at North Carolina State.

“I am from Portland, Oregon, which I credit for invoking my love of the natural world. During my B.S. I performed research on sharks and rays. Since enrolling at NC State, I have worked on projects with California sea lions, Galapagos sea lions, and American black bears. Genetics and genomics are powerful tools and applicable to any subject. With these tools, I hope to work with as many species as possible. I have a my own mini zoo at home, with a bearded dragon named Hades, a labradoodle named Tucker, and a Maine Coon named Harvey. In my free time I love cooking, baking, hiking with my fiancé, reading, and watching basketball. I am excited to get more involved in the working group!”

Emma Schultz
Member

B.S. in Biology from Queens University of Charlotte, M.S. in Marine Sciences from Savannah State University, Current Ph.D. Candidate in Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University

“With the Awards Committee, I assist the SDWG treasurer with duties as necessary, including the Trailblazer Grant. My research interests include utilizing technology and machine learning applications to conduct novel wildlife research. In my free time, you will find me cheering on Mississippi State University sports teams, scuba diving, or out on the pickleball court or softball field.“

Darwin Mayhew
Member

B.S. in Wildlife Biology from Cal Poly Humboldt, M.S. in Applied Ecology from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

“I previously held the positions of Chair & Past Chair for the SDWG. I am deeply interested in understanding ecological networks and how management and conservation actions can cascade through a network affecting non-target organisms or populations. Currently I am assisting the Award’s Committee chair in managing the trailblazer grant and advising the current chair in the absence of a past-chair position.”

Michelle Guins
Chair

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Amber Smith
Member

B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

“As part of the SDWG Communications Committee, I contribute to the management of our Discord server, facilitating enhanced communication and interaction among our members. I am deeply committed to identifying and facilitating opportunities for students to acquire the essential field skills that will equip them to excel as early-career wildlife professionals.”

Isabella Livingston
Member

See Awards Committee above for bio

Erika Schwoyer
Member

B.S. in Wildlife Biology from Keystone College

“During my time at Keystone College, I was the Treasurer and the Vice President of the Student Chapter. I went through the TWS Leadership Institute in 2023, and now serve on the LI Committee. I am interested in researching large mammals, population ecology, spatial ecology, and human wildlife conflict. My favorite species to work with is the American black bear (Ursus americanus). Currently, I am a part of the Communications Committee for the SDWG assisting with social media and other tasks aimed towards improving the experience of students in The Wildlife Society. In my free time, I love hiking, working out, knitting, tending to my many house plants, and cooking.”