Jacob Tepsa
Chair

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

“I enjoy getting involved in different natural resources fields including fire ecology and environmental education. As Chair, I facilitate the SDWG Board Meetings and help coordinate the projects that SDWG focuses on while forming partnerships with other organization units across TWS to ensure SDWG remains a resource for student success.”


Michelle Guins
Secretary

B.S. in Wildlife Conservation from Virginia Tech, current M.S. student at Christopher Newport University with a thesis studying harbor seals.

“I am passionate about marine biology and conservation of marine species. As Secretary, I am chair of the Communications Committee, which manages social media accounts, promoting opportunities for student success. I also manage all communication from our committee and record notes at our board & committee meetings.”


Chase Carey
Treasurer

1st year veterinary student at North Carolina State University, where I also got my B.S. in Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology

“Right now, the majority of my work with SDWG involves the Trailblazer Grant. It is very rewarding to help support diversity and equity efforts in wildlife biology. In addition, I work to manage the SDWG’s budget to ensure we’re appropriately allocating our finances to best support our students through workshops, travel grants, and more.”