Amber Wendler, PhD

Amber Wendler is an interdisciplinary biologist, storyteller, DEI advocate, and educator with extensive experience in project management, science communication, and data management and analysis. She has been conducting ecological research for over a decade studying a wide range of organisms from birds to fishes to plants across the United States, the Caribbean, and South America with the goal of advancing conservation and management efforts. Amber's work extends beyond research into outreach, advocacy, and community engagement. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to and passion for making STEM and the outdoors more inclusive, environmental and climate justice, and storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices.