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Rei Scampavia has a diverse range of work experience in the field of biology and environmental management. They have served as a Biologist at WRA, Inc., where they conducted surveys, monitored construction projects, assisted with wetland delineations, and managed data analysis for various projects. They also worked as an Educator at The Gardens at Heather Farm, where they developed and implemented natural science curriculum for K-5 students. As a Temporary Consultant at EMPSi, they prepared conservation assessments for invertebrate species and compiled information for the Forest Service. Additionally, Rei Scampavia worked as a PHD Student at the University of California, Davis, conducting research, training teams, and analyzing data. They also gained field experience as a Biological Science Technician for the U.S. Forest Service, surveyed for rare plants and weeds, and documented fen habitat. Rei Scampavia has further experience as a Research Project Assistant at Bmp Ecosciences, studying bee visitation to rare plant species and assisting with reproductive biology experiments. They also worked as a Laboratory Technician at Mills College, conducting analytical chemistry experiments, and as a Research Scholar, studying neurological pathways in roundworms.
Rei Scampavia has a strong educational background in the field of biology and entomology. They obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from Mills College, where they attended from 2004 to 2008. Following that, they pursued further academic achievements and enrolled at the University of California, Davis, where they completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entomology and Nematology from 2011 to 2017.
In addition to their academic accomplishments, Rei Scampavia also holds a certification in Section 10(a)(1)(A) Recovery Permit for Large Listed Branchiopods. They obtained this certification from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in April 2020.
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WRA is an environmental consultancy that’s making a net positive impact. As a tenacious team of planners, engineers, and scientists, we believe in leaving the lands we love better than we found them. We partner with public agencies, non-profits, and private entities on multidiscipline projects in a variety of markets. From planning and design, through entitlement and post-construction, we have your back. Our clients lean on us to navigate them through tricky projects and achieve benefits for both the natural environment and local communities. From our roots in wetland research and supporting our first clients in the Bay Area following the inception of the federal Clean Water Act, we have more than 40 years of experience in California's diverse ecoregions. This gives us an understanding of the unique habitats throughout the state and the growing needs of local communities. While our roots are in California, we have supported clients in nearly 30 states and counting. WRA is proud to be an employee-owned, certified small business (SB-PW ref. #13333) with 100 team members working from four offices in California, and a growing distributed workforce throughout the West.