Team Member

As a Project Specialist, Melissa brings together her wildlife biology and project management background to provide research expertise and leadership for projects within the International Connectivity Program. She serves as the coordinator for the IUCN Asian Elephant Transport Working Group and is excited to keep exploring the field of linear infrastructure ecology. Prior to joining

Anna leads the Center’s US policy team and works with partners to develop and advance policies that reconnect habitat and facilitate collaborative conservation at scale. She assists state, local, Tribal, and federal policymakers to adopt and fund measures that catalyze conservation across boundaries and allow species to move throughout landscapes, including safely crossing roads. Previously,

Hannah grew up in the greater Seattle area where she learned to enjoy being outdoors no matter the weather. After spending time traveling and organizing humanitarian service projects in Uganda and the West Indies, Hannah moved to Salt Lake City to attend college. Eventually, Hannah felt the pull of her family’s roots in Montana and

Gabe supports the Center’s efforts to foster collaboration and the application of science, policy, and practice for connectivity conservation around the world. In particular, Gabe helps facilitate cooperation among networks of experts and institutions, coordinates the Center’s participation in policy fora, and assists with connectivity planning and implementation initiatives with international partners. For his Master’s