Rachel Russell

Rachel Russell is an experienced conservation professional currently serving as a Land Stewardship Technician at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and as a Desert Tortoise Survey Monitor with The Great Basin Institute. Key responsibilities include data collection, conducting long-distance surveys, GPS navigation, and camping in remote locations while adhering to Leave No Trace principles. Prior experience includes volunteering at Mass Audubon for amphibian surveys and holding various veterinary roles, including Veterinary Technician, Assistance Dog Trainer, and Animal Care Technician. Rachel holds a Master's degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Kent and a Bachelor's degree in Animal Behavior and Ethology from the University of New England.