Hunter Dunn is a first year ESE student passionate about contributing to the research of conservation and restoration ecology. Hunter earned her BS in Environmental Science, with a focus on Applied Ecologies, and her MS in Engineering focusing on Sustainability and Public Health. She currently works as a Student Trainee with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Mission Support Division.
Growing up in Northern California shaped her passion for the natural environment and gave her a deep appreciation for the intricacies of ecosystem services. Moving to Los Angeles highlighted how different environmental pressures manifest in densely populated regions, inspiring her commitment to supporting the health of these systems against changing conditions. She is excited to expand her expertise and engage with research that supports ecological resilience.