
I am a conservation scientist focused on understanding anthropogenic impacts on threatened species. I use an interdisciplinary framework to engage in conservation actions that aim to improve both biodiversity conservation and livelihoods. I believe that working to increase equity and diversity helps build just societies and improves conservation outcomes. I am a passionate advocate for women in STEM and diversifying conservation voices and knowledge.
I am a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and three IUCN specialist groups: Climate Change, Amphibians, and Small Mammals. I am also an Associate Conservation Scientist for Global Wildlife Conservation.
Keep up with my adventures on twitter: @niksroach #CocoFrogs #FiltersforFrogs
PhD. Texas A&M University. 2020 (Dr. Thomas Lacher)
Dissertation: Assessing the impacts of land use and climate change on amphibians to improve conservation strategies for biodiversity and livelihoods in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.
Applied Biodiversity Science program
Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology
MS. Clemson University. 2015 (Dr. Kyle Barrett)
Thesis: Assessing marsh bird vulnerability to sea level rise in South Carolina and Georgia.
Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation
BS. University of California, Davis. 2010
Department of Wildlife and Conservation Biology
I am a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and three IUCN specialist groups: Climate Change, Amphibians, and Small Mammals. I am also an Associate Conservation Scientist for Global Wildlife Conservation.
Keep up with my adventures on twitter: @niksroach #CocoFrogs #FiltersforFrogs
PhD. Texas A&M University. 2020 (Dr. Thomas Lacher)
Dissertation: Assessing the impacts of land use and climate change on amphibians to improve conservation strategies for biodiversity and livelihoods in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.
Applied Biodiversity Science program
Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology
MS. Clemson University. 2015 (Dr. Kyle Barrett)
Thesis: Assessing marsh bird vulnerability to sea level rise in South Carolina and Georgia.
Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation
BS. University of California, Davis. 2010
Department of Wildlife and Conservation Biology