Sean Erroll MacDonald

Sean Erroll MacDonald has a diverse background in wildlife biology and habitat management. Sean Erroll is currently working as a Wildlife Biologist at WRA, Inc. since November 2021. Prior to that, Sean worked as a Research Biologist at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) from February 2020 to October 2021. In this role, they assessed and monitored threatened and endangered species and assisted in the development of habitat management plans on military installations.

Before joining the ERDC, Sean gained experience as a Habitat Manager Assistant at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources from October 2018 to October 2019. Sean Erroll also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from August 2015 to October 2018, where they conducted research related to their field. Additionally, Sean worked as an Academic Researcher at the ERDC from February 2015 to July 2015, focusing on research projects.

In their earlier career, Sean held positions as a Biological Technician at Australian National University in 2014, a Crew Lead at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in 2014, and a Biological Technician at Humboldt State University in 2013. Sean Erroll also worked as a Biological Technician at Northern Arizona University in 2013 and the U.S. Forest Service in 2012.

Overall, Sean Erroll MacDonald has a strong background in wildlife biology, habitat management, and research, with experience in various organizations and academic institutions.

Sean Erroll MacDonald received their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Wildlife Conservation and Management from Humboldt State University, where they studied from 2011 to 2014. Sean Erroll later pursued higher education and obtained their Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Community Ecology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing their studies from 2015 to 2019.

In addition to their academic degrees, Sean Erroll MacDonald has also acquired several certifications. Sean Erroll obtained a 40-hour HAZWOPER Certificate from Compliance Solutions Occupational Trainers Inc. in December 2021. In May 2019, they completed Firefighter Training (S-130) and Wildfire Behavior (S-190) courses from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). In February 2018, they acquired Chainsaw Techniques and Safety certification from Safety and Woods Worker (SAWW) and Wildland Fire Training (G-130) certification from NWCG. Sean Erroll became a certified Bird Bander by the North American Banding Council in October 2012. In May 2010, they successfully completed California Handgun Safety training conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Furthermore, they hold an Open water SCUBA certification from PADI, obtained in June 2008, and a Commercial Applicator and Operator certification from the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) acquired in May 2018.