Lori Benoit

Lori Benoit is an experienced Project Manager in Environmental Services at Stantec Consulting Services Inc. since June 2016, overseeing project management, budgets, environmental permitting, and regulatory coordination. Additionally, Benoit serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Gratis Research Scientist at the University of Connecticut, focusing on genome architecture and herbicide resistance. Previous roles include a Biologist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where project management for dam removal and tidal marsh restoration projects was undertaken, and an Assistant Professor at Western Connecticut State University, teaching courses in the biological sciences. Benoit holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut, with specialized knowledge in aquatic plant biology and invasive species, and also possesses a master's degree in Zoology from Connecticut College. Early career experience includes environmental analysis and consulting, with a strong background in habitat restoration and wildlife surveys.