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Conservation StoriesEpisode 3: Christine Wilkinson - A Trailblazing Woman in ConservationFor the final episode of season two, we are joined by Christine Wilkinson, a Postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley and a Co-founder of Black Mammalogists Week. She takes a dive into how modern conservation is influenced by its historical roots in hunting and farming, how to navigate gender inequity during one's career, and actionable ways that conservation organizations can increase diversity and support women. Additionally, Christine talks about her role in creating Black Mammalogists Week, as well as the importance and impact of mentorship in creating opportunities for women in conservation.
Hosted by Anne Turner2021-10-2834 minConservation StoriesEpisode 2: Niquole Esters - A Trailblazing Woman in ConservationIn episode two we are joined by Niquole Esters to learn about her experience as a woman in conservation and the intersection of gender and race in the work places, how conservation efforts benefit from the inclusion of women and how to break down barriers to entry and promotions in conservation organizations. Niquole is the Senior Director of Development at Conservation International, and she has a passion for the ocean and geopolitics.
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License: https://fi...2021-10-2826 minConservation StoriesEpisode 1: Jill Tiefenthaler - A Trailblazing Woman in ConservationIn episode one we explore topics related to gender equity in conservation with an emphasis on imposter syndrome, how the pandemic creates an opportunity for change in the work place, and tips for succeeding in the work place while balancing the role of being a mother. Jill Tiefenthaler, the CEO of the National Geographic Society, joins us to discuss her experience as a women in conservation, as well as highlight opportunities within National Geographic and how to get involved.
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Link: htt...2021-10-2823 minConservation StoriesTrailer: Trailblazing Women in ConservationConnecting listeners to nature through inspirational personal narratives from diverse voices in conservation
In the 2021 season, our host, Anne Turner, speaks with three engaging women in conservation to explore a range of topics relating to gender equity in conservation. Our three guests this season are:
Christine Wilkinson, a Postdoctoral researcher at University of California Berkeley
Niquole Esters, the senior director of development at Conservation International
and Jill Tiefenthaler, the CEO of The National Geographic Society.
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2021-09-2103 minConservation StoriesEpisode 3: The FutureOn the final episode of the season, coastal policy expert Elizabeth Armistead Andrews teaches us how climate change and development are altering the Chesapeake Bay area - including the Pamunkey Tribe’s Reservation lands. Ashley Spivey shares her hope for the future of the Tribe.
Corrections
We incorrectly stated that VCPC is working with the Pamunkey Tribe on installing the living shoreline, when in fact it is VIMS (Virginia Institute for Marine Science). VCPC provided policy analysis and some recommendations concerning various issues in reference to their shoreline, but VIMS designed and implemented the liv...2020-10-3017 minConservation StoriesEpisode 2: The PresentIn Episode 2, we take a closer look at the Pamunkey Tribe’s dynamic and complex relationship with the American Shad. Dr. Troy Tuckey of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science joins us to explain the science behind the decline of this important fish species.
Corrections
We state American shad feed on insect larvae in the ocean. In fact, they feed on insect larvae when they are juveniles in the rivers just after hatching. While in the ocean they feed on plankton and other small marine invertebrates.
The manual milking and fertilizing of the shad in...2020-10-3017 minConservation StoriesEpisode 1: The PastIn the first episode of our first series, we speak with Pamunkey Tribal Member Ashley Spivey to understand the historical context of the Tribe’s relationship with natural and cultural resources. We learn how the Tribe’s mutually beneficial relationship with these resources has helped them persevere before, during, and after colonization.
Correction: We state that prior to Powhatan coming to power the region lacked a centralized political entity. In fact, there was a centralized political entity that existed prior to Powhatan coming to power, it was just not as far reaching geographically as it became by 1607 when...2020-10-3015 minConservation StoriesTrailer: Conservation StoriesIntroduction to Conservation Stories Podcast
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