Jessica Braunstein has been a member of TWS since 2015. Jessica received both her M.S. in Wildlife & Fisheries Science and Ph.D. in Natural Resources from the University of Tennessee. Her thesis research focused on American black bear spatial ecology and her dissertation research examined population dynamics of elk in western North Carolina. Jessica is currently a postdoctoral research associate at Tennessee Tech University examining waterfowl space use and survival. Prior to her current position, she worked as a biologist for the National Park Service and has experience working for a wildlife-focused non-profit and teaching at a post-secondary institution. In her free time, Jessica enjoys running, gardening and spending time outdoors near her home in the mountains of East Tennessee.
