Jonathan C. Hall | Ph.D. Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal biology (2011)

Lab Director | CV

I am a wildlife ecologist interested in relations between human and other-than human species. I am particularly interested in understanding the impacts of what I call “settler colonial ecologies” and “anti-indigenous civilizations” on wildlife. I combine Western European scientific methodologies, Black geographies, and Indigenous geographies to conduct research in the areas of wildlife conservation and ecology.

I have a Ph.D. in Ecology from Ohio State University and a B.S. in Biology from Morehouse College. I am currently in my second year as faculty in the Biology Department at Eastern Michigan University after nine years as faculty in the Geology & Geography Department at West Virginia University.

Brieanna Hurley | B.s. Ecology, evolution, & conservation (2021)

M.S. Ecology, evolution, & organismal biology (1st Year) | CV

Brieanna research  involves the family dynamics and relationships of breeding and non-breeding California condors in California. Brieanna has past experience working at the Potter Zoo as part of the education department. She is currently working with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks as a Nature Center Interpreter. In her freetime, she enjoys traveling, visiting zoos, reading, biking, kayaking, and hiking.  

FAllon Mosier | B.a. Zoology, b.a. communications (2020)

M.S. Biology (1st Year) | CV

Megan Davenport | m.s. (2016)

ph.d. Geography (4th Year) | CV

Megan’s research involves the restoration of buffalo on tribal lands through the ongoing work of the Intertribal Buffalo Council. Meg is interested in the intersection of settler colonialism, indigenous geographies, and food soverignty as it relates to Native/Indigenous resistance to ongoing settler colonial genocide. She is currently based in South Dakota where she the Technical Services Department Head and Wildlife Biologist for the Intertribal Buffalo Council.

Darren gross | b.s. (2016)

m.a. Geography (3rd year) | CV

Darren’s work involves the relationship between wildfires in California and condor movement ecology in southern and central California. He has several years experience working with raptors, including condors, and is currently working as a field biologist for the Ventana Wildlife Society while finishing his degree.

Alyssa Amos | B.S. Environment and Society (2nd year) | CV

I am concentrating in Biology with a minor in Zoology. Besides working in the Wilderness Lab, I am the Vice President for the EMU Botany club because I love studying plants as much as I love studying animals. My main interests are Conservation work with endangered species, Marine Biology and Coastal environments, and Climate Change related issues.

Elisabeth Wolf | B.S. Biology (2022) | CV

I am currently pursing a career in veterinary medicine and with the Wilderness lab I am working on issues of California condor conservation. Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by the way the animals lived and functioned and how they interacted with the natural world. I am an avid hiker, animal and nature lover, and music enthusiast.

Evan Mcwreath | m.a. Geography (2019)

Wildlife Biologist | Ventana Wildlife Society | CV

Evan completed both is B.A. (2016) and M.A. (2019) in geography at WVU where he specialized in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Wildlife Ecology. His M.A. work focused on the relationship between lead exposure in condors and landscape characteristics, demonstrating the relationship between high blood lead concentrations in condors and lead ammunition policy. Evan is currently a wildlife biologist with the Ventana Wildlife Society in central California.

Grace Townsend | M.A. Geography (2021)

Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator | Friends of Deckers Creek | CV

Grace graduated with her M.A. degree in Geography from WVU in December of 2021. Her research examined deer harvest outcomes and socio-economic impacts of hunting regulations in southern West Virginia, where rifle hunting deer has been banned in four counties in the state since the 1970s. Grace is currently working for Friends of Deckers Creek based in Morgantown, WV.