Sam Payne is an ecologist with experience in collaborating with various sectors to address natural resource issues. Sam's expertise lies in ecology, wetland biology, wildlife biology, forest stewardship, and GIS analysis. Prior roles include working as a biologist/environmental scientist in environmental analyses and permitting for transportation projects, as well as conducting research on lakes and marine nearshore environments in the Puget Sound region. Sam is currently pursuing a Professional Science Masters in Fish and Wildlife Administration at Oregon State University.