Haley G. West – Master of Natural Resources (MNR)
I received a B.S. in Botany in 2006 from the University of Florida. After graduating, I founded and managed an organic farm and hosted community workshops on aspects of agriculture for seven years before moving to Washington State, where I have worked in private school education for the past ten years. My primary professional and academic interests involve natural resource management, fisheries science, and ecological policy.
Jessica A. Heppler – Professional Science Masters (PSM)
I am a graduate of Humboldt State University (BS, Wildlife Management, 2007) and have worked in several natural resource positions in government and private organizations. I am interested in all facets of natural resource management, but my current focus skews toward policy. In particular, I am fascinated by the use and abuse of scientific information in natural resource management.
Joe Mendoza – Professional Science Masters (PSM)
I received a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management in 2023 from Humboldt State University. Since graduating, I have been focused on exploring the intersection of ecology, fisheries, and wildlife management as influenced by environmental policy and large-scale ecological patterns. My primary professional and academic interests involve natural resource management, fisheries science, and assessing the feasibility of policy options that potentially achieve society’s overarching ecological goals.
Kathryn A. Glick – Professional Science Masters (PSM)
I finished my bachelor’s degree in Earth Science in 2022 from Liberty University in Virginia, then completed a Master of Jurisprudence in Environmental Law from Tulane Law School in Louisiana. For the past eight years, I have worked for the Federal Government, starting in wildland fire (US Forest Service). I now administer fisheries research grants (National Marine Fisheries Service). My primary professional interests are the interplay between fisheries management and public policy, particularly how environmental laws influence the actions of fisheries managers.
