Andy Fredell has over 15 years of experience with interdisciplinary environmental and natural resource projects throughout California, including restoration ecology, wildlife biology, ecosystem management, fire ecology, environmental policy, and renewable energy. He holds a Master of Biological Science from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Marine Science from the University of Hawaii. He has extensive experience conducting marine, aquatic, and terrestrial biological surveys, focused special-status species studies, and biological assessments. Mr. Fredell serves as a Senior Biologist and Project Manager at Pax for a variety of projects ranging from small-scale residential projects to large-scale utility programs. He manages a team of 15+ biologists conducting ecological restoration, biological assessments, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, protocol-level surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. As a natural resource specialist and wildland firefighter with U.S. Forest Service, Mr. Fredell served three years on fuels management and seasonal fire crews for wildland and prescribed fires throughout California. Mr. Fredell is a member of the Association of Environmental Professionals, American Academy of Underwater Sciences, and American Birding Association. In his free time, he enjoys SCUBA diving, fishing, body surfing, backpacking, and birding.

Colleen Del Vecchio has 17 years of professional experience handling aquatic and terrestrial wildlife; conducting special-status species protocol level surveys; rare plant surveys; aquatic resource delineations; providing International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) certified arborist services; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) consultations; environmental permitting (California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Regional Water Quality Control Board, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers); and construction compliance monitoring. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Global Studies from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Mrs. Del Vecchio has been authorized by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to work specifically with California least tern (Sterna antillarum browni), western snowy plover (Chardarius alexandrines nivosus), Least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), Southern California steelhead (Oncorhychus mykiss irideus DPS 10), tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi), California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii), and desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). As a Project Manager/Senior Biologist and Arborist at Pax, she supports biological assessments, ecological restoration, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In her free time, she enjoys includes birdwatching, botanizing, rock climbing, swimming, and falconry. Colleen is a 2nd year apprentice falconer and plans to hunt with an American kestrel this upcoming season.

Henry Mooney holds a Ph.D. in Global Systems, a Master’s in Sustainable Development, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. The bulk of his research focuses on land and marine tenure, resource conflict, and large-cap project development overseas. Dr. Mooney has been a published contributor to multiple academic journals including International Journal of Development Issues and Environment, Development, and Sustainability. His field research has included coral reef assessment and mapping in Mauritius, land grabbing for energy development in Kenya, and micro-economies formed around marine resource conservation in Mexico. At Pax, he supports business and proposal development, NEPA/CEQA compliance documentation preparation and review, ecological restoration, biological assessments, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In addition, Dr. Mooney provides extensive intake, specialist resource reviews, data management, and QA/QC services as part of the Pax Analytics team to ensure all reporting requirements are met for Southern California Edison’s Environmental Clearance Program. Dr. Mooney is a member of the Sierra Club, Toastmasters, the Journal of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, and the Best Day Foundation, and serves as a board member of a telecommunications non-profit based in San Diego. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and surfing.

Jordan English holds a degree in Environmental Systems: Ecology, Behavior and Evolution from University of California, San Diego. As a biologist at Pax, he supports storm water sampling, ecological restoration, biological assessments, species specific surveys, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. As part of the Pax Analytics Team, he routinely conducts biological desktop reviews compiling essential natural resource information and assigns avoidance measures for environmental clearance. Mr. English is a member of the American Birding Association and a National Audubon Society volunteer. In his free time, he enjoys surfing and birding.

Karli Hakala is a field biologist with over 4 years of experience in aquatic and terrestrial wildlife surveying, invasive species survey and mitigation, and forestry management. Ms. Hakala has also conducted regular hydrologic testing in freshwater environments. Additionally, Ms. Hakala has a plethora of consulting experience that includes focused wildlife surveys, as well as, construction monitoring, some of which on protected federal lands. She is proficient in a variety of field applications such as Survey123 and ArcGIS Collector. She has worked in both the private and public environmental sector, and is familiar with state and federal sensitive species policies and regulation. With her free time, Karli likes to try new recipes, go birding, and hike with her dogs and fiancé.

Monika Hartmann has a combined 17 years of human resources, project coordination, administrative leadership, outdoor education, and cross-curricular teaching experience across North America and Europe. She holds dual degrees in Education and English with a concentration in Professional Writing, and is committed to equitable workplace integration, community engagement, and holistic communication practices. As Head of Human Resources at Pax, Ms. Hartmann provides daily guidance and technical editing support to administrators and project managers; administers company payroll and benefits; develops and advises current staff on policies and protocols; recruits, hires, and onboards new team members; and ensures strict compliance with state and federally specified employment laws and regulations. In her free time, she is passionate about rock climbing with her husband, gardening, and photography.

Patrice Ringelstein holds a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University where she focused on the relationship between water quality and leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata) in the San Francisco Bay Estuary. She has over 9 years of experience as an environmental educator and researcher in both the Bay Area and Los Angeles Area having worked at multiple museums and non-profits during that time. She has also participated in various research projects to analyze toxicity levels and species abundance in the San Francisco Estuary with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Estuary Institute. As a biologist at Pax, she supports pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, construction monitoring, tehcnical reporting, and provides administrative support for projects throughout southern and central California. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her family, SCUBA diving, and dancing.

Sarah Novak has over five years of experience conducting and managing archaeological projects throughout California. She is currently completing coursework for her Master of Arts in Anthropology (2023) from California State University, Northridge. She serves as a Project Manager at Pax for a variety of programs and projects ranging from small-scale residential projects to large-scale utility programs. Ms. Novak manages a team of 15+ archaeologists conducting cultural resource surveys, construction monitoring, Department of Parks Recreation 523s, excavations, and more. During her two years at Pax, Ms. Novak has overseen hundreds of work orders for Southern California Edison’s Environmental Clearance Program as well as on-call and large capital projects for other utilities and municipalities across California. She frequently coordinates with construction crews, contractors, and utility companies to ensure Secretary of Interior standards are met. Her excavation experience includes prehistoric, historic, and burial excavations. She has surveyed multiple regions of California (mountain ranges, forests, public lands, and deserts) and has submitted archaeological reports for private, public, government, and military agencies. Ms. Novak has uncovered prehistoric artifacts including tools, foundations, and human remains and she has experience documenting historic artifacts and foundations. She currently supervises undergraduate excavations at Simo’mo. Sarah also volunteers with Ventura County Archaeological Society as the social media liaison. She spends her free time sorting through orphaned archaeology collections and organizing the Stage Coach Inn Museum’s artifacts. Sarah also enjoys hiking, painting and reading. Currently she is part of the Ventura County Archaeology Society, The Egypt Exploration Society, American Research Center in Egypt and the Society of California Archaeology.

Taylor Borsuk is a Project Manager and Associate Biologist at Pax Environmental. Merging his bachelor's degree in Geography & Environmental Studies with over 5 years of experience in wildlife biology and environmental consulting, Taylor achieves client goals by meticulously reviewing utility projects for potential environmental impacts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and ecological conservation. His specialties in nesting bird, special status species, and wetland surveying and monitoring are the cornerstones of his expertise. His commitment to ensuring high-quality deliverables underscores his dedication to both professional excellence and positive environmental impact. Notably, Taylor also assumes the role of a trainer, educating Pax’s team of qualified wildlife biologists on survey and monitoring methodology in accordance with environmental policy and client requirements. Beyond his role as a project manager, Taylor is an avid hiker, birdwatcher, and musician.

Mallory Ybarra has 4 years of business management experience. Her professional experience includes bookkeeping, office management, property management and she supports a wide range of administrative tasks essential to Pax’s workflow. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, going to the beach, and traveling through California with her husband and two children.

Margaret Hougland has over 10 years of experience in employee and office management. Her work experience includes HR, bookkeeping, payroll, equipment management, project management, and scheduling. As a project administrator at Pax, she supports the team with the day-to-day requirements of payroll and invoicing. In her free time, Margaret enjoys taking her daughter and dog to explore hiking trails around her home in Lompoc and crocheting with a good movie or show playing in the background.

Stephanie James has a Bachelors of Art in Communication with an emphasis in Environmental Science and Resource Management. Her professional experience includes event planning, office administration, audio editing, and she supports a wide range of administrative tasks essential to Pax’s workflow. In her free time she enjoys gardening, surfing, ceramics, and walking her dog, Otto.

Ariana Dorticos has over 5 years of ecological research experience throughout Southern California, including population genetics, plant physiology, insect herbivory, and pollinator ecology. She has experience conducting biological surveys and monitoring for many sensitive species such as San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Stevens kangaroo rat, California gnatcatcher, desert tortoise, burrowing owl and many more. As a researcher at California State University, San Bernardino, Ms. Dorticos has four years of experience leading projects in the diverse Coastal Sage Scrub and Chaparral, building insight into the impact of habitat fragmentation and the importance of its biodiversity. Currently, she is dedicating her education and research to understanding plant-pollinator relationships occurring in Southern California, and their importance to the local diversity.

Chance Freeman is a skilled wildlife biologist with over two years' field experience. He led surveys as a level II surveyor for the endangered blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila), during which he observed multiple individuals. He also has one year of experience conducting environmental oversight at the Cole’s Levee Eco Preserve/Kern Water Bank Authority, where he surveyed dens for various species, including kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis), American badgers (Taxidea taxus), and bobcats (Lynx rufus). In addition, Chance assisted in surveying for giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) habitats and burrowing owls (Athene cuncicularia). He has also trapped and handled endangered Tipton kangaroo rats (Dipodomys nitratoides) and Heermann’s kangaroo rats (Dipodomys heermanni). He has extensive experience identifying mammals, reptiles, birds, plants, and has conducted biodiversity inventories in desert and riparian ecosystems. He is also well-versed in habitat restoration for native Californian plants and endangered mammals. As a Staff Biologist with Pax, he supports pre-construction surveys and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In his free time, Chance enjoys hiking.

Cherie Yang holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Bachelor of Science in Biology from the California State University in Fresno. She has 11 years of experience with natural resource management. Her species experience includes protocol-level surveys for fisher (Pekania pennanti), willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii), blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila), desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii), great gray owl (Strix nebulosa), spotted owl (Strix occidentalis), and goshawk (Accipiter gentilis). Her experience with the California Department of Parks and Recreation and California Department of Fish and Wildlife provided invaluable experience in handling fish and wildlife and responding to public emergencies. As a Senior Biologist at Pax, Cherie supports ecological restoration, biological assessments, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. She spends her free time expanding her culinary skills and experimenting with food by reading, watching shows, and mixing different ingredients together.

Danielle Mason holds a degree in Environmental Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has over 3 years of biological experience specializing in central and southern California’s aquatic resources, specifically riparian habitats, and freshwater species. She has extensive experience conducting a wide range of biological surveys and assessments, leading restoration and monitoring projects, and collecting data for many special-status aquatic species. She has specialized training in survey protocols, habitat requirements, and natural histories of southern California steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Ms. Mason is also well trained in the use of water quality sampling and testing tools and techniques. As a biologist at Pax, she supports ecological restoration, biological assessments, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. She is a member of the Sierra Club and in her free time she enjoys mountain biking, camping, and drawing flora and fauna.

Ehren Snyder holds a Masters degree in Biology specializing in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. He has over 7 years of experience in biological research both in the field and laboratory. Projects have spanned from extensive work with Panamanian spiny rats (Proechimys semispinosus), assessment of Chagas disease vectors (triatomine spp.), abundance surveys of the Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaues morio) and the East Bornean Grey Gibbon (Hylobates funereus), and 4 years of microbiological research. He has led and assisted in several projects in tropical forests in abundance surveys, vegetation surveys, parasitic relationships, and assessed relationships of vectors and reservoirs. He also has volunteer experience working throughout Ventura County in water sampling, nesting bird surveys, trail management, and invasive species removal. Ehren is an active member with local nonprofits including CIES, OVLC, and Surfrider. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, birding, golfing, and camping with family.

Ferris Jarrar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from California State University, Bakersfield. He has two years of experience conducting surveys and collecting data for special status species including the endangered blunt-nosed leopard lizard and San Joaquin kit fox. Ferris worked with a team to conduct a study of human interaction among species throughout Tejon Ranch and Wind Wolves Ecosystem Preserve to support conservation of endemic species. As a staff biologist at Pax, he supports pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors, going to the gym, and taking his dog on hikes through Wind Wolves or at the parks in Bakersfield.

Ivett Plascencia has served under the Department of Interior agencies, National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service, for 10 years combined. She holds a degree in Biology with an Emphasis in Ecology Evolution, and Organismal Biology from California State University, Channel Islands. Ms. Plascencia has extensive experience performing resource surveys including avian, bat, and vegetation as well as providing biological monitoring for construction and restoration projects. She has worked as Cowbird Trap Technician in the Santa Clara and Ventura River Watersheds and she has assisted in trapping Channel Islands foxes and island skunks on Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands National Park. She also worked on the California High-Speed Rail in the Design-Build Construction Package 4 writing Environmental Clearance Reports and Pre-construction Survey packages. Ms. Plascencia is a member of the American Alpine Club. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, gardening, and silversmithing!

Jada Gaines holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management from California State University, Channel Islands. She has five years of experience with research, data collection, and studying Southern California flora and fauna. Her species experience includes seining and dissecting Tidewater gobies (Eucyclogobius newberryi), monitoring and collecting data on mother and calf humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), handling and pit tagging California red legged frogs (Rana draytonii), surveying and handling arroyo toads (Anaxyrus californicus), surveying for least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), surveying and handling legless lizard species, handling and surveying for Northwestern and Southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata and Actinemys marmorata pallida), surveying and handling Western spadefoot toads (Spea hammondii), surveying for California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica), and conducting rare plant surveys. She is Wetlands 1 certified, and Wilderness First Aide certified. She worked on the Emma Wood State Park Project with the California State Parks on invasive species removal, she worked alongside the Fish and Wildlife service to translocate Tidewater gobies, and she worked with the non-profit Keiki Kohola project in Hawaii studying humpback whales. As a Staff Biologist at Pax she supports ecological restoration, biological assessments, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. She is a member of the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and surfing.

Janet Garcia holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from California State University, Channel Islands. She has 2 years of experience with threatened and endangered species research, wildlife monitoring/surveying, and assisting with long-term projects in New Mexico’s Middle Rio Grande valley. Her species experience includes surveying and monitoring for Gunnison’s prairie dog (Cynomys gunnisoni), banner-tailed kangaroo rat (Dipodomys spectabilis), New Mexico meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius luteus), California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), western snowy plover (Charadrius nivosus), southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) and monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). As a Staff Biologist at Pax she supports ecological restoration, biological assessments, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. Janet currently lives in Oxnard, and she enjoys being close to the beach.

Kayla Schneider holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management from California State University Channel Islands. She has 3 years of experience as a Biological Field Technician performing numerous routine ecological surveys on Lake Piru and throughout the Santa Clara watershed. Her species experience includes habitat and snorkel surveys for coastal rainbow trout/steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus), independent research partnered with USFWS for least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), nesting bird surveying and construction monitoring for western bluebird (Sialia mexicana), nesting bird surveys for white tailed-kite (Elanus leucurus), nesting bird surveys for red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensus), weekly monitoring of bird boxes and data collection for tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor), and assisted in habitat surveys for arroyo toads (Bufo californicus). Additionally, Kayla has participated in a pulse-flow study in upper Piru Creek conducted with USGS. She assisted in data collection and tagging of introduced aquatic species after artificial water releases from upper parts of the watershed. She has also participated in numerous fish passage projects assisting in obtaining genetic samples for coastal rainbow trout/steelhead and is currently assisting USFWS with analyzing habitat for the endangered Santa Cruz long-toed salamander. As an Associate Biologist at Pax, she supports biological assessments, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, running, birding, and wildlife photography.

Kipp Marzullo holds a Master of Science from the University Nevada, Reno. He has 25 years of experience with natural resource work. His species experience includes steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica), least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), white-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus), yellow-breasted chat (Icteria virens), arroyo toad (Bufo californicus), California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii), Coast Range newt (Taricha torosa torosa), blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila), Mohave and Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizards (Uma scoparia and Uma inornate), flat-tailed horned lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii), coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma coronatum), whiptail lizards (Teiidae), desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), San Joaquin and island kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis mutica and Urocyon littoralis). As a Biologist at Pax he supports ecological restoration, biological assessments, pre-construction surveys, construction monitoring, nesting bird surveys, wildlife surveys and monitoring, rare plant surveys, vegetation mapping, and wetland delineations, for projects throughout southern and central California. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, bicycling, hiking, yoga, meditation, gardening, and playing music.

Kyle Rader holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management & Conservation from Cal Poly Humboldt. Since 2014, Kyle has worked hands-on with an extensive array of bird, mammal, reptile, and amphibian species, both in zoos and in the field. As a field biologist, Kyle has 7 years of experience conducting blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila) surveys and is a designated Level II blunt-nosed leopard lizard researcher. He has 3 years of experience trapping Tipton’s kangaroo rat, during which Heermann’s kangaroo rat, grasshopper mouse, deer mouse, and Nelson’s antelope squirrel were also captured and released. As a biologist at Pax he supports species specific surveys, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In his free time, Kyle enjoys volunteering at the California Living Museum. He also enjoys birdwatching, fishing, and hiking.

Kylie Kiefer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from California State University, Bakersfield. She has one year’s experience in field surveying, monitoring, data collection, and plant and animal specific research. She is familiar with a multitude of wildlife and plant species and is adept at identifying a variety of species. Relevant coursework includes Ecology, Animal Biology, Plant Biology, and Aquatic Ecology. As a biologist at Pax, she supports pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In her spare time, she enjoys surfing, snowboarding, and hiking.

Marielle Medina holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from the University of California, Davis. She routinely supports environmental clearance by conducting Workers Environmental Awareness Program trainings, preconstruction surveys, and biological compliance monitoring for a variety of projects. Her species experience includes surveying and monitoring for Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), Mojave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis), Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), rare native plants, Southern rubber boa (Charina umbratica), California spotted owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis), least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys marriami parvus), and coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica). She has worked on both utilities and infrastructure projects for Southern California Edison and Caltrans. As a biologist at Pax, she supports pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California.

Rachel Clark has over 9 years of professional experience working on wildlife-focused projects. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University. Her work experience includes conducting nesting bird surveys, Pacific Fisher (Pekania pennanti) habitat surveys, waters preconstruction surveys, waters monitoring, and biological resource monitoring. She is a California Department of Fish and Wildlife approved designated biologist for Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni). As a biologist at Pax, she supports pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. Rachel serves as the president of Fresno Audubon. When she's not working, Rachel can often be found birding in the Sierras or along the coast.

Rebecca Birchfield has 11 years of experience in the biological field, including outreach and education. Her survey experience includes bird and nest monitoring, mist netting and bird banding. Rebecca has 6 years of experience with U.S. Fish and Wildlife monitoring shorebird and mammal mortality along the coastline of Ventura County. She holds a degree in Biology from California State University, Channel Islands. Her species experience includes Least bell’s vireo, Tree swallow, Great gray owl, Northern goshawk, Island loggerhead shrike, Pacific-slope flycatcher, and Song sparrow. Other types of surveys on Santa Rosa Island have included invasive plant species removal and involvement in the establishment and continued monitoring of restoration sites for plant and insect species, bird, and plant identification, and inventorying the biodiversity and composition of bird species. As a biologist at Pax, she supports species specific surveys, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In her spare time, she enjoys long distance backpacking, rock climbing, birding, traveling, and exploring the western United States.

Scott Tomkinson holds a degree in Environmental Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara. He worked for the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER) at the University of California, Santa Barbara for 5 years where he developed expertise in California plant taxonomy and an intimate understanding of ecological restoration best management practices. As UCSB’s ‘Lagoon Steward’ he managed, wrote grants for, planned and implemented restoration sites in habitats such as: oak woodlands, coast sage scrub, native grasslands, vernal pools, streams, freshwater and saltwater marshes, dunes, and bioswales. He has extensive experience leading teams performing vegetation surveys and restoration activities on multiple, concurrent grant-funded projects. In addition, he has developed databases and created maps in relation to land management using ArcGIS and QGIS. As a senior botanist he supports stormwater sampling, ecological restoration, biological assessments, species specific surveys, pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. Mr. Tomkinson is a member of California Native Plant Society. In his free time, he enjoys hunting for wildflowers on his motorcycle, camping, fishing, and travelling.

Stephanie Herrera has 11 years of experience including biological survey, public outreach, biological monitoring, data collection, and management experience in diverse habitats of the eastern sierras, southern California, and the San Joaquin Valley. She has worked with non-profit, federal, and private employers and has experience in avian nesting, mortality, and counting surveys, including 11 years of telemetry monitoring. Ms. Herrera has identified, handled, and monitored birds of prey and California condors (Gymnogyps californianus), adding to her experience surveying for sensitive and endangered species such as the blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia Sila), northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), great gray owl (Strix nebulosa), Mono Lake lupine (Lupinus duranii), coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica), burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), Sierra Nevada red fox (Vulpes vuples nectator), San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotus mutica), Buena Vista Lake shrew (Sorex ornatus relictus), desert tortoise (Gopherus agazssizii), swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni), Bakersfield cactus (Opuntia basilaris var. treeasei), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), and sea otters (Enhydra Iutris). Her years of surveying/monitoring include nesting birds, waters, rare plants, and reptile monitoring for solar, wind, oil, SoCal Edison, and SoCal gas projects. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering for USFWS, falconry, and wildlife photography.

Tanner Carothers is an accomplished field technician with nearly 10 years of fisheries experience handling the endangered humpback chub (Gila cypha), while working in remote and demanding environments. With an undergraduate degree in geology and a soon to be completed masters degree in biology, Tanner has maintained enrollment in higher education courses for over a decade while pursuing his interests in the biological sciences. He has experience with bird and plant identification, inventorying the biodiversity and composition of springs and wetlands, and as a graduate teaching assistant educator. He is a capable outdoorsman and his experience has made him proficient in the identification of the local flora and fauna in different biotic communities around the southwest. Tanner enjoys exploring new places while whitewater rafting, running, hiking and playing disc golf in his free time.

Thomas McNamara holds a Bachelor of Science Applied Ecology from California State University, Chico. He has played an active role in multiple flora and fauna surveys and projects. He has 150 hours in bird survey experience, and 1000 hours of personal birding experience. He also has 500 hours documenting, collecting, and restoring California native flora. As a biologist at Pax, he supports pre-construction surveys, nesting bird surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. He is a member of the Audubon Society, Poison Free Conejo Valley, Homegrown National Park, Conejo Valley Lawns to Habitat, and the National Wildlife Federation. His hobbies include amateur photography, hiking, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.

Tiffany D. Alvarez has 18 years of experience in plant and wildlife surveys, biological research, and natural resource management, including 6 years of specialized experience in environmental consulting projects in the southwestern United States. She is federally permitted by the USFWS to conduct protocol-level call playback surveys for Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Southwestern willow flycatcher, and Mexican spotted owl. She has experience conducting Section 404 jurisdictional delineations, as well as experience in bio-monitoring of wetlands/waters sites alongside vegetation management crews for utility line clearance work. She has experience in conducting pre-construction nesting bird surveys and woodpecker surveys, bio-monitoring of avian buffer zones during construction,, and nest clearance post-fledge surveys. She has served as a biological construction monitor for multiple urban revitalization and development projects, utility pole retrofits and replacements, and bridge construction and retrofit work. She regularly conducts Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) trainings at tailboard meetings for construction and vegetation management crews. She routinely collects data in ArcGIS Collector, Solocator, ArcGIS Field Maps, and Survey 123. In her spare time Tiffany likes to do Zumba, go trail running, and is part of a local women’s Mexican folklorico group. She is also a freelance Mariachi (plays violin and sings), and provides divination sessions and healing energy work for the public out of a metaphysical shop.

Bailey Sheppard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. She has 1 year of experience in archaeology, identifying both prehistoric and historic artifacts throughout California. She has experience excavating a Roman basilica through the Sanisera Archaeology Institute in Menorca, Spain. She also supported the Sanisera Archaeology Institute excavating a Byzantine basilica in Carthage, Tunisia. As a Staff Archaeologist at Pax, she supports cultural resource surveying, monitoring, and reporting for projects throughout southern and central California. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, listening to music, and reading.

Emma Been has over 3 years of experience in cultural resource management. She holds an Undergraduate Major in Environmental Science Archaeology from Willamette University. Throughout her career as an archaeologist, she has performed artifact identification, reporting, laboratory preparation, data collection, and analysis. Within her field work, she has recorded both historic and prehistoric sites, surveyed large and isolated areas, and monitored construction activities for sensitive cultural resource projects. Emma has collaborated with members from various Native American tribes at sites across the state of California. She is familiar with utilizing Trimble, Arc GIS, Survey123, and field maps. Along with her archaeology experience, Ms. Been has experience in various aspects of land management including surveying fire affected trees and leading construction on land clearing activities. As an archaeologist at Pax, she supports cultural surveys and monitoring for construction projects throughout southern and central California. In her spare time, Emma likes to hike, camp, and spend time with her dogs.

Esmeralda (Essie) Elsrouji holds a Master of Science in Ecology and Biodiversity from University of Victoria, Wellington. Ms. Elsrouji has over 7 years of field experience with identification, assessment, and relocation of protected Resources (Paleontological, Cultural, Biological) as well as identification and protection of work areas. She has catalogued over 1000 fossil specimens and frequently aids in Nevada State museum’s fossil database. Ms. Elsrouji has experience in identification of Megafauna including (Mammuthus Columbi), (Camelops), (Megatherium), and (Megalonyx). Her identification of Microfauna includes (Lepus sp.), (Dipodomys sp.), (Phylum Squamata), and (Gemyidae). Ms. Elsrouji has extensive experience with Precambrian and Cambrian fossils including (Coral), (Bryozoans), (Stromatolites) and (Permian tetrapod) footprints. As a Senior Paleontologist at Pax, she conducts excavations, paleontological inspections, and records lithologic and stratigraphic data for projects throughout southern and central California. In her free time, Essie enjoys watching documentaries and spending time with her four dogs.

Gary Galeas holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has a year and a half of experience conducting archaeological excavations and surveys. He has experience organizing and documenting archaeological findings from site SBA-552 dating back to the early 1970’s. Additionally, he has experience in Scottish archaeology, surveying the military roads in the highlands through the Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice Limited summer 2022 field school. As a staff archaeologist at Pax, he supports pre-construction surveys and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting museums and learning more about our human ancestors.

Dr. Jeanette Cooper holds a Master of Arts and PhD from the University at Buffalo, and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology from Humboldt State University. She has 25 years of experience in the field of archaeology, both as an academic and as a Cultural Resource Manager. The geographical scope of her experience ranges from California to the UK, to the Mediterranean Sea. Dr. Cooper has particular expertise in Northwest Coastal Regions of the United States, and the Mediterranean Island of Sicily. As a Senior Archaeologist at Pax, she supports pre-construction surveys, cultural resource surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. She is a member of the Archaeological Institute of America, the Society of California Archaeologists, and the Society of American Archaeologists. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, mushroom hunting, long walks on the beach, and concerts.

Jenna Levine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In addition, she holds a Master of Science in Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology from the University College London. Jenna Levine specializes in human osteology and has two years of archaeological field experience in Southern and Central California. She has participated in monitoring, surveying, and excavation in the Santa Monica Mountains, Mojave Desert, and residential areas. As an associate archaeologist with Pax, she supports pre-construction surveys and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. Jenna is currently a volunteer osteologist at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. She is a member of the Ventura County Archaeological Society, American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA), and Dental Anthropology Association (DAA). In her spare time, Jenna enjoys doing all kinds of craftwork including crocheting, bead weaving, and embroidery.

Jorge Peralta has over 6 years of experience in cultural resource management. He holds a degree in Anthropology/Archaeology from University of California Los Angeles. Throughout his career as an archaeologist, he has performed record searches, reporting, laboratory preparation, data collection, and analysis. He has conducted surveys and monitored in fire affected zones. Mr. Peralta has led excavations, surveys, and monitoring for multiple years. In the field, his work has consisted of surveying, site recording, construction monitoring, and field excavations, as well as managing a team of 5 to 10 field technicians. Mr. Peralta has collaborated with members from various Native American tribes at sites across the state of California. He has also spent the past several years utilizing his GIS certification creating maps in the field and in the office. He is familiar with multiple mapping techniques including compass and field maps, Trimble, Arc GIS, Survey123 and google earth. As an archaeologist at Pax, he supports cultural surveys and monitoring for construction projects throughout southern and central California. In his spare time Jorge enjoys flintknapping and participates in the Society for California Archaeology.

Lauren Lemus holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has a year of experience with archaeological surveys and excavation. Within her fieldwork, she has performed artifact identification, reporting, laboratory preparation, data collection, and analysis. Additionally, she has experience in Ancient Roman archaeology, excavating and analyzing funerary structures and burial remains from the 4th-6th Centuries AD. As an archaeologist at Pax, she supports cultural surveys, monitoring, and reporting for projects throughout southern and central California.  In her spare time, Lauren enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, and surfing.

Quinn Riccitelli holds a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in Anthropology and is currently pursuing a MA in Public Anthropology through California State University, Northridge. He has extensive academic training in archaeology and is familiar with archaeological methods associated with North American, Mesoamerican, and South American cultures. Furthermore, he is trained in both artifact and bone identification and analysis. Additionally, his specific academic background is centered around bioarchaeology and is currently working on a bioarchaeological analysis of ancient Peruvian violence associated with the Wari Empire (c. 600-1000 AD) for his thesis. As an archaeologist at Pax, he supports cultural surveys and monitoring for construction projects throughout southern and central California. In his free time, Quinn enjoys visiting the various archaeological sites of the American Southwest.

Rosie Morales has 3 years of experience in archaeological excavation, surveying, and monitoring. Along with this she has experience utilizing GPS technology and GIS software. Her research expertise spans from Northern California sites to Ancient Mayan Cache’s in Belize. Her experience includes both laboratory analysis, in field analysis, documentation and processing of archaeological material, including identification of pre- and post-contact indigenous artifacts to California. Rosie has monitored archaeological excavations, including historic and prehistoric sites. She has also monitored extremely sensitive forensic excavations and burial recoveries. Her most recent field technician experience included monitoring construction crews in Montecito. This work was conducted due to both fires and mudslides and led to the discovery of missing human remains. She successfully navigated through both archaeological and forensic processes while helping direct construction crews.

Sarah Bertman holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has over five years of experience as a professional archaeologist. As an associate archaeologist with Pax, she supports cultural resource assessments, pre-construction surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. Sarah has extensive academic training in archaeological field methods and has participated in various projects throughout California, Nevada, and recently on the island of Angaur in Palau, located in the western Pacific Ocean. She is passionate about research and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Anthropology from California State University, Northridge, where she is conducting a geochemical study of rhyolite, a local lithic material to the western Mojave Desert. Her research seeks to relate the exchange and conveyance of rhyolite to prehistoric cultural boundaries. Sarah is a member of the Society for California Archaeology (SCA) and has published on various research endeavors. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, flintknapping, gardening, and spending time with her animals.

Sierra Lien holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her field experience includes bone and artifact identification, lithic analysis, documentation, and surveying, in Southern California, primarily in the Mojave region. Additionally, she has experience completing overland surveys for projects throughout Los Angeles County to identify sites for archaeological excavations. As a field archaeologist at Pax, she supports cultural surveys, pre-construction surveys, and construction monitoring for projects throughout southern and central California. In her free time, she enjoys practicing archery, reading, and writing poetry.

Tyler Nahrstedt has over 4 years of experience in cultural resource management and has conducted field surveys, continuous monitoring, and excavations. He holds a degree in Anthropology/Archaeology from California State University Northridge. Within his field work he has recorded both historic and prehistoric sites, surveyed large and isolated areas, and monitored construction activities for sensitive cultural resource projects. Mr. Nahrstedt has collaborated with members from various Native American tribes at sites across the state of California. He is familiar with utilizing Trimble, Arc GIS, Survey123, and field maps. As an archaeologist at Pax, he supports cultural surveys and monitoring for construction projects throughout southern and central California. Tyler is currently a member of the Ventura County Archaeology Society and enjoys fishing, hiking, and being in nature in his spare time.