Newsletter Chair: Natasha Nelson
2022-present

Professional Development: Andrea Gonzalez

Professional Development Co-Chair: Bonnie Peterson/Bennie Johnson

Scholarship Chair: Robyn Smith
2021-present

M.S. Ecology, Utah State University
B.S. Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity, UC Davis

Robyn is a Biologist with Janelle Nolan & Associates Environmental Consulting, working mainly on implementing wildlife studies for hydroelectric re-licensing projects and conducting biological analysis in support of NEPA/CEQA processes. Robyn routinely conducts protocol-level surveys for great gray owl, willow flycatcher, yellow-legged frogs, and Yosemite toad. Robyn is certified in wetland delineations and is recently investigating the intimidating but exciting world of botany. Robyn is generally interested in avian population ecology, amphibian conservation, and Sierra Nevada natural history. She also has a special fondness for the Hawaiian Islands – for her master’s degree, she studied the impacts of a non-native frog species on Hawaiian bird communities. In her spare time, Robyn enjoys birding, backpacking, kayaking, and hiking with her dog.

Robyn also previously served as the Chapter Vice President in 2018, President in 2019, and Past President in 2020.

Northern Area Representative Chair: Kori Hutchison
2017-present

M.S. Natural Resources/Wildlife, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Graduate Certificate in GIS, Portland State University
B.A. Biology/Emphasis: Ecology, Ethology & Evolution, Bemidji State University
A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences/Wildlife Ecology Certificate, Vermilion Community College

Kori is a Wildlife Biologist/Field Coordinator for WEST, Inc. in Corvallis, Oregon. She has over a decade of experience in wildlife research and management with federal and state entities, non-profits, universities and consulting firms in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Iowa. In her free time, Kori enjoys hiking, kayaking, cooking, eating, birding and adventuring with her canine life partner, Shasta Bojangles.

korihutchison(at)gmail(dot)com

Conservation Affairs Chair: Angela Haas
2019-present

M.S. Biological Conservation, Sacramento State University
B.S. Ecology and Evolution, UC Santa Barbara

Angela is a Senior Environmental Scientist at the California Department of Water Resources where she serves as an Avian Specialist. Previously, Angela held positions in the academic, non-profit and private sectors working with birds. She studied avian communities in the Central Valley for her master’s thesis, and continues to collaborate with other biologists to gauge local bird population distribution, phenology and behavior. When she’s not working, Angela enjoys hiking/birding/backpacking, playing music or reading a good book.

angelahaas88(at)gmail(dot)com

Diversity Chair: OPEN

Technology Chair: Carolyn Buesch
2022-Present

B.S. Wildlife Management and Conservation, minor in Geospatial Sciences

Carolyn is a Wildlife Biologist with 6 years of experience working as a seasonal science technician and Environmental Scientist. Species worked with include Northern goshawk, boreal toads, and Mexican spotted owls. She currently works for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. She is interested in the technology committee because it provides opportunities for science communication and professional development. When she’s not working or volunteering for the Chapter, she is reading books, hiking, playing with her cats, and finishing up craft projects.

Technology Co-Chair: OPEN

Student Outreach Chair: OPEN