Heather Johnson, Featured Speaker
Heather Johnson is a Research Wildlife Biologist at the USGS Alaska Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Her research generally focuses on understanding how climate- and anthropogenic-driven changes in habitat conditions influence the behavior and demography of large mammals, and the effectiveness of management strategies for minimizing their impacts. In particular, she has conducted research on factors associated with human-black bear conflicts and solutions that promote coexistence.
Heather serves as a Member of the IUCN, Species Survival Commission, North American Bears Expert Team. She has a PhD in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana, a MS in Wildlife Science from the University of Arizona, and a BS in Ecology from the University of California, San Diego.
Prior to working for the USGS, Heather conducted research for Colorado Parks and Wildlife and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Outside of work, you are likely to find her hiking, running or biking along a trail, trying to keep up with her kiddo and dog.