Laura Young

Laura Young has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Laura currently serves as the Operations Manager at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) since January 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Program Assistant at NRDC from January 2019 to January 2022.

Before joining NRDC, Laura worked as an Independent Contractor for Smith-Emery, an international civil engineering firm, from November 2018 to January 2019. Laura'sresponsibilities included providing project reporting and billing support, as well as organizing and verifying supporting materials.

From July 2014 to April 2018, Laura worked as the Program Operations Manager at Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. In this role, they oversaw the operational aspects of various programs.

Laura's earlier experience includes work as an Ecologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from April 2012 to July 2014, and as a Biological Science Technician at USGS from April 2011 to January 2012. Laura also served as a Wildlife Management Assistant at the National Park Service from March 2010 to March 2011.

Laura's career began as a Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin, where they provided data collection and management support for two large research projects from March 2001 to July 2005. The projects focused on Heliconius butterfly wing pattern genetics.

Overall, Laura Young has gained a strong background in operations management, program support, and research through their varied work experience.

Laura Young completed their education with a Bachelor's Degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from The University of Texas at Austin, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. Laura later pursued a Master's Degree in Animal Behavior from the University of California, Davis, attending from 2005 to 2008.