Kelly Warren is a seasoned professional in environmental management and wildlife mitigation, currently serving as the Regional Biologist for Western Oregon at Ducks Unlimited since August 2018. As CEO of Wild Spirit Resources, a company specializing in natural resource documentation and nature photography, Kelly authored the Identification Field Guide to the Geese of the Willamette Valley and Lower Columbia River in collaboration with state wildlife departments. Prior experience includes roles as the Willamette Basin Wildlife Mitigation Coordinator for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, focusing on habitat acquisition projects, as well as Natural Resource Specialist positions with OWEB, where responsibilities included monitoring and reporting on conservation sites. Kelly holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Management from Portland State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Linfield University.