Celebrating Women in Science: Meet the women of the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Ventura, California

Meet the women of the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Ventura, California. This Women’s History Month, we honor the instrumental contributions of outstanding women to our ultimate mission: to preserve and protect rare fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continued benefit of the American people. In this video series, you’ll hear what inspired these women to pursue careers in conservation and what advice they give young women of today.

Did you know that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has an important relationship with one of the most prominent champions of conservation: Rachel Carson, who revolutionized US interest in environmental issues as one of the first female scientists and government leaders?

Watch the videos:

Kat Darst, assistant field supervisor

Connie Rutherford, botanist, Plant List and Recovery Coordinator

Lina Chang, chief wildlife biologist

Jenny Marek, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Environmental Contaminant Coordinator

Lara Drezd, wildlife biologist

Kendra Chan, wildlife biologist

Karen Sinclair, wildlife biologist

Colin Grant, wildlife biologist

Mary Martin, wildlife biologist

Rafaella Weir, wildlife biologist

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