Heritage Conservancy
Tyler Kovacs is a seasoned conservation biologist with a wealth of experience in ecological restoration, research, and education. Currently serving as a Senior Conservation Biologist and Conservation Steward at Heritage Conservancy since March 2021, Tyler previously worked as a Research Assistant at The Wetlands Institute, where responsibilities included tracking turtles and conducting various ecological surveys. Tyler has also imparted knowledge as a College Instructor in Biology lab courses at James Madison University and led conservation efforts as a Crew Leader at CONSERVIAN INC in the Bahamas. Additionally, prior roles included a Restoration Technician at ArcheWild and an Ecologist/Vegetation Technician at Penn State University. Tyler holds a Master of Science in Biology from James Madison University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.