Research Team
Without them, my research would not be possible. Thank you all! Eternally grateful.
Graduate Committee
Dr. Collazo is an Assistant Unit Leader of the NC Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and a Professor in the Applied Ecology Department and Forestry & Environmental Resources (FER) at NC State University. Dr. Collazo's research interest include avian population dynamics, species-habitat relationships and predator-prey relationships in wading birds, foraging ecology of migratory shorebirds, breeding productivity in forest birds, and endangered species research and conservation.
Without him, I would not be here doing what I love. Couldn't have dreamed of a better advisor or mentor. GRACIAS!
Dr. Pacifici is a Research Assistant Professor in the Applied Ecology Department at NC State University. His research interests include quantitative ecology, wildlife ecology, spatio-temporal modeling, statistical ecology, computational statistics, disease ecology, structured decision making, adaptive management, and decision making under uncertainty.
Dr. Terando is a Research Ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Southeast Climate Science Center. His work focuses on the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and the complex human-environment relationships that drive these processes.
Dedicated Help and Support
Leopoldo Miranda is the Assistant Regional Director of the Ecological Services (Southeast Region) at US Fish and Wildlife Service. Prior to his current position, he has been a marine biologist in Puerto Rico, a private lands coordinator in Washington D.C., and Supervisor of the Chesapeake Bay Office in Annapolis, Maryland. I first met Leo when I was a little kid, he was conducting an outreach program with my elementary school back in Puerto Rico. We have stayed in contact ever since, and he has become one of the greatest mentors throughout my life. There are no words to describe how even from a distance, he has helped me grow and become the person I am today. Gracias Leo!
Research Technicians
I would not be able to accomplish half the things of this research without the support and incredible help of this three amazing people.
Rafael Chaparro
My rock in life and my rock during this research. Rafael graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management and Policy. He has worked with North Carolina State University for more than 2 years and has participated in 3 Master's research projects. Your dedication, enthusiasm and positive energy are among the many reasons why you are essential to this team.
Wilson Xiong
Wilson graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife. Your positivism, work ethic and incredible outlook in life, have made this research a huge success.