Leanna Dejong

Leanna DeJong is a highly experienced graduate student and researcher specializing in environment and society, currently serving as a Graduate Student Instructor and Quinney Doctoral Fellow at Utah State University since August 2020. With a diverse portfolio, Leanna has held roles such as Graduate Teaching Assistant for ENVS 3600, Field Technician for Recreation Management Intercept Survey, and has further enriched expertise as an NSF USU Climate Adaptation Science Fellow. In addition to contributions at Bear River Land Conservancy and serving as President of the Society for Ecological Restoration at both Utah State University and The Ohio State University, Leanna has engaged in significant environmental projects ranging from internships with Point Blue Conservation Science to various roles focused on aquatic vegetation and watershed restoration. Leanna's academic credentials include a PhD in Environment and Society from Utah State University, a Master's in Environment and Natural Resources from The Ohio State University, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Biology and Spanish from Calvin University, underscored by an international educational experience in Spain.