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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Melissa Fowler
Research Associate
Melissa Fowler is a research associate for Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s (IRC) Science and Stewardship team. She has been with IRC for the past two years. She collects and manages data and supervises volunteer field crews. “I really enjoy working with IRC staff and volunteers,” says Melissa. “We have a lot of fun together and learn so much on a daily basis. I enjoy investigating ways to improve and refine projects and I just feel privileged to work in such a unique and precious Mediterranean ecosystem.” Melissa works on various projects including human access and wildlife monitoring, post-fire wildlife movement and small mammal studies. She is instrumental in wildlife monitoring. “Missy has done a wonderful job organizing and managing our camera trapping throughout the land,” says Dr. Jutta Burger, Senior Field Ecologist, IRC. “She can always be counted on to have materials prepared and logistics worked out for volunteers and staff participating in the project. Her involvement has turned wildlife monitoring into a well-oiled machine. We also always look forward to her sharing interesting wildlife photos, especially of our beloved mountain lions!” Melissa has a bachelor's degree in Biology from California State University of Fullerton with an emphasis in Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation Biology. She has been a student researcher in vertebrate ecology in the laboratory of Dr. Paul Stapp and a member of the Southern California Ecosystems Research Program (SCERP). Melissa was also a naturalist at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary assisting with habitat restoration of chaparral, woodland and riparian habitats. Melissa loves spending time with her family and whippets. She loves the outdoors, playing video games and listening to music. Her goal is to eventually expand her education and get her M.S. in Environmental Studies from California State University of Fullerton.
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