Olivia LeDee

Olivia LeDee
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Acting Director, Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
[email protected]
https://ledee.cfans.umn.edu/
Education

Ph.D. Conservation Biology,  University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
M.S. Conservation Biology,  University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
B.S. Biology, Loyola University,  New Orleans

External Affiliations

US Geological Survey - Northeast Climate Science Center

Areas of Interest

Conservation Planning

Research

In my current role, I provide leadership in the areas of strategic science planning, interagency partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and program administration. In addition to research initiatives in wildlife impacts and adaptation, I provide training and technical assistance to natural resource managers to facilitate climate-informed decision-making.

In addition to my experience and interest in climate change, I also work in the areas of planning, public engagement, decision analysis, natural resource policy, and conservation funding.

Honors and Awards

UMN Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology - 2018 Early Career Alumni Award Winner