Kaitie Schneider

Kaitie Schneider is an accomplished conservation professional currently serving as the Colorado Wolf Representative and Field Conservation Program Coordinator at Defenders of Wildlife since January 2022. Additionally, Kaitie holds the position of Conservation Outreach and Design Coordinator at Blue Turtle Sustainable, where responsibilities include effectively communicating research on endangered sea turtle bycatch in collaboration with indigenous fishers. Kaitie's extensive experience also includes roles at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a Black-Footed Ferret Husbandry Technician and Educator, and at Boulder County as a Habitat Rehabilitation Technician focused on invasive plants. Previous positions include a Biological Technician for the USDA and a Laboratory Technician at Colorado State University. Kaitie holds a degree in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology from Colorado State University, along with a study abroad semester at the CSU Todos Santos Center.