Madeline Kombrink

Madeline Kombrink has a diverse work experience in various roles related to animal behavior research, ecosystem studies, and customer service. Madeline started their career as an Animal Behavior Research Intern at the Endangered Wolf Center, where they performed live behavioral observations on breeding pairs of Mexican grey wolves. Madeline then worked as an Animal Behavior Research Intern at the Saint Louis Zoo, conducting behavioral observations on various animals and scoring mother-infant interactions. Additionally, Madeline worked as a Nesting Ecology Research Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where they conducted nest searching and data recording for the Kittlitz's Murrelet seabird. Madeline also gained experience as a Lab Assistant at Saint Louis University, studying urban bee ecology. Madeline further expanded their skills as a Botany Biological Technician at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where they conducted habitat surveys and worked on various wildlife-related projects. Prior to their environmental work, they worked as a Server at Yogen Fruz, developing customer service and responsibility skills.

Madeline Kombrink obtained their Bachelor's degree in B.S. Biology/Ecology, Evolution, Conservation from Saint Louis University, where they studied from 2012 to 2016. Madeline also participated in a study abroad program at Bond University in 2014, where they focused on Environmental Science and Marine and Coastal Environments. In terms of additional certifications, they received CPR and First Aid training from the U.S. Coast Guard in May 2015. Madeline also has certifications in ATV/UTV, Aviation Safety and Waterditching, Bear Safety, Computer Security, Defensive Driving, and Firearm Safety - Designated Shooter, but the institutions and obtained dates for these certifications are not specified. Additionally, they hold an Open Water SCUBA certification from PADI, although the date of attainment is not provided. Madeline also has a Certified Nurses Assistant certification, but the institution and date of attainment are unknown.