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Tom Auer
Tom AuerI help lead the production efforts for eBird Status and Trends and the development of geovisualizations of these products for public engagement, science, and conservation.Geographic Information Science • Geovisualization • Statistical Programming • Cloud Computing • Workflow ArchitectureGeospatial Data Science Team Lead
Geospatial Data Science Team Leadhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tom-auer/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Joanne Avila
Joanne AvilaI design the print layout for Living Bird, our quarterly membership magazine.Graphic DesignGraphic Designer
Graphic Designerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/joanne-avila/AdvancementLiving Bird -
Gustave Axelson
Gustave AxelsonI am editorial director at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, where I oversee content strategy and production for the Cornell Lab’s online and print publications.Science Journalism • Strategic Communications • Conservation PolicyEditorial Director
Editorial Directorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/gustave-axelson/AdvancementLiving Bird, All About Birds -
Robyn Bailey
Robyn BaileyI manage NestWatch, the Lab's citizen-science project focused on nesting birds. The Cornell Lab has been monitoring nesting birds' reproductive success since the 1960s, and this long-term database is the nation's richest source of information on avian reproductive biology.Nesting Biology • Nest and Egg Identification • Nest Boxes • Citizen ScienceProject Leader, NestWatch
Project Leader, NestWatchhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/robyn-bailey/Engagement in Science and NatureNestWatch -
Sara Barker
Sara BarkerI am the program leader for the Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative, and I help provide strategic planning, resources, and tools to advance the pace of land trust protection.Project Leader, Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative
Project Leader, Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiativehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/sara-barker/Avian Population StudiesLand Trust Initiative, Golden-winged Warbler Conservation Initiative -
Jessie Barry
Jessie BarryProgram Manager
Program Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jessie-barry/Macaulay LibraryMerlin -
Chelsea Benson
Chelsea BensonI design, implement, and evaluate programs and events that serve our regional community both here at the Visitor Center and off-site. My role is to engage volunteers and the public in the Lab's mission.Environmental Education • Citizen Science • Volunteer Management • Program DevelopmentPublic Programs Coordinator
Public Programs Coordinatorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/chelsea-benson/Engagement in Science and Nature -
Shawn Billerman
Shawn BillermanI study hybridization across five hybrid zones in the Great Plains: Indigo and Lazuli Buntings, Rose-breasted and Black-headed Grosbeaks, Eastern and Spotted Towhees, Baltimore and Bullock’s Orioles, and the yellow-shafted and red-shafted forms of Northern Flicker.Extension Associate
Extension Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/shawn-billerman/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Liz Bodner
Liz BodnerI assist current and potential donors and members of the Lab with questions about their membership status, about making a donation, or renewing or giving a gift of membership.Member Services Associate
Member Services Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/liz-bodner/Advancement -
Rick Bonney
Rick BonneyI focus on developing the field of citizen science as a tool for science, conservation, and education.Citizen Science • Public Engagement in Science • Informal Science Education • EditingVisiting Scholar, Center for Engagement in Science and Nature
Visiting Scholar, Center for Engagement in Science and Naturehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/rick-bonney/Engagement in Science and Nature -
David Bonter
David BonterIn addition to supervising various citizen science programs, I'm an avian ecologist focused on mentoring undergraduate research, teaching field courses, and engaging the public in scientific research.Citizen Science • Avian Ecology • Foraging EcologyCo-Director, Center for Engagement in Science and Nature
Co-Director, Center for Engagement in Science and Naturehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/david-bonter/Engagement in Science and Nature -
Kathi Borgmann
Kathi BorgmannMy work at the Lab focuses on engaging people across the globe in science, birds, and all of the amazing things that the Macaulay Library does. In a nutshell, I love writing and talking about all things bird and I am lucky enough to do just that every day.Science Communication • Bird Identification • Breeding Biology • Avian Conservation • Bird Song • Wildlife Restoration EcologyCommunications Coordinator
Communications Coordinatorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/kathi-borgmann/Macaulay Library -
Susan Bowman
Susan BowmanI support Development staff with projects and events, schedule team meetings and travel, and provide administrative support for the entire program. I also provide backup to the Cornell Lab’s Membership Program during busy season when necessary.Philanthropy Assistant
Philanthropy Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/susan-bowman/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
John Bowman
John BowmanI provide the strategic vision, editorial direction, and administrative and financial oversight for the Conservation Media program.Director, Conservation Media
Director, Conservation Mediahttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/john-bowman/Conservation Media -
Carrie Branch
Carrie BranchI am a research postdoctoral fellow at the Lab. I study why animals do what they do. Specifically, I am interested in how bird communication (both song and plumage) varies geographically, as well as spatial cognition and female mating decisions.Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/carrie-branch/Macaulay Library -
Myrah Bridwell
Myrah BridwellI am the permissions editor for the Handbook of Bird Biology. I also coordinate trips for Cornell Lab members to the Galapagos Islands, and help manage Lab funding that's available for student research.Permissions Editor, Handbook of Bird Biology
Permissions Editor, Handbook of Bird Biologyhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/myrah-bridwell/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Lilly Briggs
Lilly BriggsI conduct social science research focused on environmental education and citizen science, and coordinate community-based outreach in Latin America through the Lab's BirdSleuth International project.Social Science • Qualitative Research • Environmental Education • Citizen SciencePostdoctoral Fellow (2016–2019)
Postdoctoral Fellow (2016–2019)https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/lilly-briggs/K–12 Education -
Tayler Brooks
Tayler BrooksI work in content creation and new feature development for the Merlin Bird ID app.Curatorial Assistant
Curatorial Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tayler-brooks-2/Macaulay Library -
Mike Burns
Mike BurnsI study how and why distantly related fishes have evolve to look very similar to one another. Specifically, I am looking at whether natural selection has caused South American and African freshwater fishes to evolve similar body shapes.Postdoctoral Fellow
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Bronwyn Butcher
Bronwyn ButcherLab Manager of the Fuller Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
Lab Manager of the Fuller Evolutionary Biology Laboratoryhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/bronwyn-butcher/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Leonardo Campagna
Leonardo CampagnaI use genomic tools to study the evolution of avian systems, generally in the early stages of speciation. I use similar strategies to understand the evolutionary processes that generate differences among species.Evolutionary Biology • Genomics • Speciation • Phylogeography • Neotropical OrnithologyResearch Associate
Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/leonardo-campagna/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Jessica Cassidy
Jessica CassidyI am in charge of the team that works on all of our fundraising campaigns, as well as the folks who handle our customer service for the Cornell Lab's more than 120,000 donors and members around the world.Development • Direct Marketing Fundraising • Systems/Operations • Digital EngagementDirector of Membership and Annual Giving
Director of Membership and Annual Givinghttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jessica-cassidy/Advancement -
Alex Chang
Alex ChangI work with the Web Communications team on the Cornell Lab's website, All About Birds, Merlin for the Web, and service the Lab's web needs.Product Management • Marketing • Product DevelopmentDirector for Web Communications
Director for Web Communicationshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/alex-chang/AdvancementAll About Birds -
Fred Channell
Fred ChannellI operate our research vessel and organize field work; mostly placing sound recording devices in the ocean.Expedition Planning and Logistics • Research Vessel Operations • Scientific Instrument Preparation and Deployment • Weather Forecasting and NavigationCaptain, R/V Jaeger
Captain, R/V Jaegerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/fred-channell/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Mike Charnoky
Mike CharnokyI develop software and computer infrastructure used to manage content related to the life histories of birds.Full Stack Software Development (focused on the back end) • Linux/Unix Enterprise Systems Design • Expert in Java • Databases and NetworkingApplications Programmer
Applications Programmerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/mike-charnoky/Avian Population StudiesBirds of the World -
David Childs
David ChildsI architect infrastructure and processes for continuous integration and automated delivery of software.DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/david-childs/Avian Population Studies -
Adrianne Chissus
Adrianne ChissusBird Research Technician
Bird Research Technicianhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/adrianne-chissus/Avian Population Studies -
Miyoko Chu
Miyoko ChuI collaborate with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's staff, partners, and supporters to raise awareness of the Lab's mission and to grow the communities who join us to learn about birds and nature, advance science, and protect the natural world.Science Journalism • Digital Communications • Engaging Online CommunitiesSenior Director, Communications
Senior Director, Communicationshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/miyoko-chu/AdvancementLiving Bird, Bird Cams, All About Birds, Media Relations -
Christopher Clark
Christopher ClarkI study how and why animals listen to and produce sounds to communicate, navigate, find food, maintain social networks, and survive.Acoustic Ecology • Behavioral Ecology • Bioacoustics • Animal Communication • Bio-engineeringVisiting Senior Scientist
Visiting Senior Scientisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/christopher-clark/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Justin Cleveland
Justin ClevelandI manage the relationships between the Cornell Lab and our partners in the private sector.Manager of Corporate Partnerships
Manager of Corporate Partnershipshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/justin-cleveland/AdvancementCorporate Sponsorships -
Dena J. Clink
Dena J. ClinkMy main research interests are primate behavior, ecology and conservation. I aim to develop tools that can be used to improve conservation efforts of vocal primates across the globe.Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/dena-j-clink/Conservation BioacousticsConservation Science -
Gemma Clucas
Gemma ClucasMy research focuses on seabird ecology. Studying these birds can indicate how forage fish populations are responding to a changing environment. I use a range of genomic and field methods to study different aspects of seabird ecology, including metabarcoding of fecal samples and GPS tracking.Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/gemma-clucas/Avian Population Studies -
Marla Coppolino
Marla CoppolinoAs a Course Developer, I create engaging content for the Bird Academy’s online courses. I write material for course pages and scripts for videos, and I design games for our audiences to enjoy, while expanding their knowledge about birds.Course Developer
Course Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/marla-coppolino/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy -
Chris Corrigan
Chris CorriganI facilitate and provide support for all aspects of media production from concept to archive.Unit Production Manager
Unit Production Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/chris-corrigan/Conservation Media -
Jenna Curtis
Jenna CurtisMy focus is on enhancing engagement and communication among eBird contributors, regional data editors, and our scientific partners. I work to develop resources to support and instruct eBirders and eBird reviewers alike; because an active, knowledgeable eBird community means more high-quality data for bird conservation!Project Co-Leader, eBird
Project Co-Leader, eBirdhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jenna-curtis/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Charles Dardia
Charles DardiaI am responsible for management of the specimens housed in the Museum of Vertebrates and also assist with areas of regulatory compliance.Collections Manager
Collections Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/charles-dardia/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Ian Davies
Ian DaviesProject Coordinator, eBird
Project Coordinator, eBirdhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/ian-davies/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Courtney Davis
Courtney DavisI am a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Lab studying the spatiotemporal patterns of bird diversity and community structure.Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/courtney-davis/Avian Population Studies -
Janet Davis
Janet DavisFinance Team Leader
Finance Team Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/janet-davis/Administration and Business Operations -
Marta del Campo
Marta del CampoI develop educational materials, webinars and other online resources tailored to diverse communities. I also organize and facilitate educational workshops for educators, community leaders, and youth in Latin America and the United States.Bilingual Outreach Specialist
Bilingual Outreach Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/marta-del-campo/Engagement in Science and Nature -
Chelsea DeMott Wildey
Chelsea DeMott WildeyAs a production assistant, I help our Conservation Media team find new ways to tell stories about conservation on a global scale.Production Assistant
Production Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/chelsea-demott-wildey/Conservation Media -
Marc Devokaitis
Marc DevokaitisI assist with producing Living Bird magazine and the All About Birds website, including writing, editing, research, fact-checking, and photo selection.Science Communication • Proofreading • Bird IdentificationAssociate Editor
Associate Editorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/marc-devokaitis/AdvancementLiving Bird, All About Birds -
André Dhondt
André DhondtI design and coordinate bird-related research, and teach and supervise research of undergraduate and graduate students. I also collaborate with colleagues both at Cornell and elsewhere.Disease Ecology • Population Ecology • Behavioral Ecology • Evolutionary Ecology • Conservation BiologyDirector, Bird Population Studies
Director, Bird Population Studieshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/andre-dhondt/Avian Population Studies -
Casey Dillman
Casey DillmanCurator of Fishes and Herps
Curator of Fishes and Herpshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/casey-dillman/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Jillian Ditner
Jillian DitnerI work as the staff biological illustrator and graphics editor for Living Bird magazine as well as the Lovette Evolutionary Biology Lab.Science Communication • Graphic Design • IllustrationGraphics Editor and Staff Illustrator
Bartels Science Illustration Program CoordinatorGraphics Editor and Staff Illustrator
Bartels Science Illustration Program Coordinatorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jillian-ditner/Advancement -
Colleen Dittman
Colleen DittmanNetwork Support Specialist
Network Support Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/colleen-dittman/Operations & Staff Development -
Adriaan Dokter
Adriaan DokterI study the seasonal migrations of birds, and use weather radar networks as well as individual tags to address questions in migration ecology. I also develop software tools for biologists using weather radar as a tool in their research.Bird Migration • Radar Ornithology • Foraging Ecology • Computer ScienceResearch Associate
Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/adriaan-dokter/Avian Population StudiesBirdCast -
Jackie Dowdell
Jackie DowdellI work closely with Lab friends to raise funds for and awareness of our conservation mission.Leadership Giving Officer
Leadership Giving Officerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jackie-dowdell/Advancement -
Iain Downie
Iain DownieI build and maintain the Android version of the eBird Mobile App.Android • Java • Citizen ScienceeBird Android Developer
eBird Android Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/iain-downie/Avian Population StudieseBird -
David Doxey
David DoxeyField Operations Specialist
Field Operations Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/david-doxey/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Peter Dugan
Peter DuganApplications Engineering Scientist
Applications Engineering Scientisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/peter-dugan/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Emilia Duque
Emilia DuqueI support the Coastal Solutions Fellows Program in various aspects of planning, implementation and coordination.Program Assistant
Program Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/emilia-duque/Avian Population StudiesCoastal Solutions -
Ken Eaton
Ken EatonGift Processing Assistant
Gift Processing Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/kenneth-eaton/Advancement -
Charles Eldermire
Charles EldermireI lead the Bird Cams project at the Cornell Lab.Bird Cams Project Leader
Bird Cams Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/charles-eldermire/AdvancementBird Cams -
Rick Elliker
Rick EllikerI am responsible for the quality, safety, and availability of the entire Macaulay Library archive, and also provide engineering support, and am involved in lab wide workflows and storage solutions.Lead Media Engineer
Lead Media Engineerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/richard-elliker/Macaulay Library -
Wendy Erb
Wendy ErbAs a primate ecologist, I combine markers of organismal and habitat health with behavioral, ecological, and acoustic data to understand the impacts of environmental change and human disturbance on wild primate populations, primarily in Indonesia.Primatology • Animal Behavior • Tropical Field Ecology • Conservation • BioacousticsPostdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/wendy-erb/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Bobbi Estabrook
Bobbi EstabrookResearch Analyst
Research Analysthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/bobbi-estabrook/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Alexis Falise
Alexis FaliseI oversee the membership team that provides customer service to our members and donors. This team is also the group of data specialists to process memberships and donations that allows the Lab to be all that is can be.Membership Management • Customer ServiceMember Services Manager
Member Services Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/alexis-c-falise/Advancement -
Andrew Farnsworth
Andrew FarnsworthI study bird migration both by physically observing birds and by using radar and acoustic remote sensing.Bird Migration • Aeroecology • Bioacoustics • Radar Ornithology • Climate ChangeSenior Research Associate
Senior Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/andrew-farnsworth/Avian Population StudiesBirdCast -
Holly Faulkner
Holly FaulknerI help to keep Project FeederWatch and NestWatch moving smoothly by providing support for data entry, managing social media, responding to email, and helping participants enjoy their experience.Feeder Birds • Bird Feeding Strategies • Nesting Birds • Nest BoxesProject Assistant, Project FeederWatch/NestWatch
Project Assistant, Project FeederWatch/NestWatchhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/holly-faulkner/Engagement in Science and NatureProject FeederWatch, NestWatch -
Jennifer Fee
Jennifer FeeI work with the Lab's K-12 Education team to help educators support young people in getting outside, contributing to citizen science, and doing their own science investigations‚ all inspired by birds.Manager of K-12 Programs
Manager of K-12 Programshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jennifer-fee/Engagement in Science and Nature -
Mary Margaret Ferraro
Mary Margaret FerraroI help manage the bird collections here at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates. I love museums and the opportunities they provide to share knowledge about birds and biodiversity with others.Bird Collections Manager
Bird Collections Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/mary-margaret-ferraro/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Daniel Fink
Daniel FinkI help develop statistical models and data products to understand the broad-scale patterns of species' distributions using data from the citizen scientist project eBird.Applied Statistics • Machine LearningSenior Research Associate
Senior Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/daniel-fink/Avian Population Studies -
John Fitzpatrick
John FitzpatrickI oversee all aspects of the Lab's affairs, and conduct research as a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, where I advise several graduate students.Administrative Oversight • Fundraising • Board Relations • Conservation Science • External CommunicationExecutive Director
Executive Directorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/john-fitzpatrick/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
Michelle Fournet
Michelle FournetI am a marine ecologist who uses passive acoustics to understand communication behavior, and the impacts of marine resource management decisions on underwater ecosystems.Animal Communication • Marine Ecology • Marine Bioacoustics • Marine Mammal SciencePostdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/michelle-fournet/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Tom Fredericks
Tom FredericksMy job at the Cornell Lab is to design and manage the databases that hold participants' data for our Citizen Science projects.Database ManagementDatabase Admistrator IV
Database Admistrator IVhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tom-fredericks/Avian Population StudieseBird, Project FeederWatch, Great Backyard Bird Count, NestWatch -
Joshua Ganger
Joshua GangerI assist in the operation and maintenance of our internal and external facing IT systems.Systems Administrator
Systems Administratorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/joshua-ganger/Avian Population Studies -
John Garrett
John GarrettI help run the eBird Help Center, answer questions related to eBird policy, and beta test new developments in the eBird Mobile app and website.Project Assistant
Project Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/john-garrett/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Jeff Gerbracht
Jeff GerbrachtApplication Programmer
Application Programmerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jeff-gerbracht/Avian Population Studies -
Philip Glaser
Philip GlaserI develop a variety of web applications that engage the public with the Cornell Lab's mission and citizen science projects.Application Programmer
Application Programmerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/philip-glaser/Advancement -
Camila Gomez
Camila GomezI am leading an initiative to revisit the sites of Frank Chapman's 1910 expedition to Colombia and to integrate historical and current data to evaluate changes in Colombian bird assemblages over the past 100 years.Migration • Ecology • Evolution • Conservation • Neotropical birdsPostdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/camila-gomez/Avian Population Studies -
Miika Grady
Miika GradyI help design, build and maintain the Lab's Citizen Science program's websites and mobile apps for Celebrate Urban Birds, NestWatch and Project FeederWatch.Web Designer
Web Designerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/miika-grady/Engagement in Science and NatureProject FeederWatch, Celebrate Urban Birds, NestWatch -
Harry Greene
Harry GreeneProfessor; Faculty Curator of Herpetology
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Emma Greig
Emma GreigI manage Project FeederWatch, a program in which people who feed birds in their backyards send counts of those birds to the Lab, enabling long-term monitoring of populations.Behavioral EcologyProject Leader, Project FeederWatch
Project Leader, Project FeederWatchhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/emma-greig/Engagement in Science and NatureProject FeederWatch -
Mary Guthrie
Mary GuthrieDirector, Corporate Marketing Partnerships
Director, Corporate Marketing Partnershipshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/mary-guthrie/Advancement -
Mukles Haddad
Mukles HaddadIT Assistant
IT Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/mukles-haddad/Operations & Staff Development -
Cullen Hanks
Cullen HanksProject Leader
Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/cullen-hanks/Macaulay Library -
Linda Harris
Linda HarrisFinance Analyst
Finance Analysthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/linda-harris/Financial Affairs, Conservation Bioacoustics, Administration and Business Operations -
Jennifer Harris
Jennifer HarrisSenior Director, Operations and Staff Development
Senior Director, Operations and Staff Developmenthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jennifer-harris/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
Stephanie Harris
Stephanie HarrisI'm interested in the behavior, movement and life history of individual animals, and how this scales up to influence population dynamics. My current research at the Cornell Lab focuses on the population status of two bustard species, the African Houbara and the Asian Houbara. By combining GPS tracking, breeding monitoring, population surveys, and information on captive-bred-released birds, I'm developing models to understand the declines of these two species.Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/stephanie-harris/Avian Population StudiesConservation Science -
Olivia Hathaway
Olivia HathawayI am the assistant to Cornell Lab director John Fitzpatrick and the liaison to the Lab's administrative board.Executive Staff Assistant
Executive Staff Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/olivia-hathaway/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
Daniela Hedwig
Daniela HedwigResearch Associate
Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/daniela-hedwig/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Laura Helft
Laura HelftI oversee content, create new courses, and provide creative direction for Bird Academy.Science Communication • Science Education • Media production • EvaluationProject Leader
Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/laura-helft/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy -
Osvel Hinojosa-Huerta
Osvel Hinojosa-HuertaI direct the Coastal Solutions Fellows Program, with the main goal to build conservation capacity along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Chile for communities and shorebirds.Conservation • Wetlands • Shorebirds • Freshwater • Latin AmericaDirector of the Coastal Solutions Fellows Program
Director of the Coastal Solutions Fellows Programhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/osvel-hinojosa-huerta/Avian Population StudiesCoastal Solutions -
Dan Hitchen
Dan HitchenI support member and donor outreach, and assist in the coordination of the Lab's fundraising campaigns and initiatives.Direct Response Fundraising Coordinator
Direct Response Fundraising Coordinatorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/dan-hitchen/Advancement -
Wesley Hochachka
Wesley HochachkaI work as a research scientist at the Lab of Ornithology, mostly on studies that aim to identify why bird species live where they do.Population Ecology • Citizen Science • Ecological Informatics • Disease EcologySenior Research Associate
Senior Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/wesley-hochachka/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Kristin Hodge
Kristin HodgeResearch Analyst
Research Analysthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/kristin-hodge/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Carl Hopkins
Carl HopkinsProfessor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Behavior
Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Behaviorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/carl-hopkins/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Marshall J. Iliff
Marshall J. IliffI help manage the eBird project, with a particular focus on data quality and review of our scientific output.eBird • Status and Trends • Migration • Species Distribution • TaxonomyeBird Project Leader
eBird Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/marshall-iliff/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Jasdev Imani
Jasdev ImaniI am an application developer in Information Science focused mainly on eBird and Merlin.Application Developer
Application Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jasdev-imani/Avian Population StudieseBird, Merlin -
Karen Ingall
Karen IngallTransaction Specialist
Transaction Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/karen-ingall/Financial Affairs, Administration and Business Operations -
Alli Injaian
Alli InjaianI research how human activity relates to noise and light impacts on birds.Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/allison-injaian/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Derek Jaskula
Derek JaskulaI am the first mate on the Bioacoustic Research Program's research vessel, the R/V Jaeger, and help deploy and recover bioacoustic equipment in the field.Field Research Specialist & First Mate
Field Research Specialist & First Matehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/derek-jaskula/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Erica Jessup
Erica JessupSenior Director of Finance and Contracts
Senior Director of Finance and Contractshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/erica-jessup/Financial Affairs, Administration and Business Operations -
Anne Marie Johnson
Anne Marie JohnsonI coordinate Project FeederWatch's print and email communications, help maintain the project's website, and help answer questions from participants.Project FeederWatchProject Assistant, Project FeederWatch
Project Assistant, Project FeederWatchhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/anne-marie-johnson/Engagement in Science and NatureProject FeederWatch -
Andy Johnson
Andy JohnsonI work on pre-production research, story planning, field production logistics, camera work, and post-production planning for Conservation Media projects around the world.Associate Producer
Associate Producerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/andy-johnson/Conservation Media -
Alison Johnston
Alison JohnstonI analyze data from the eBird project, developing analytical approaches that uncover patterns in the data and increase our knowledge about birds. I also coordinate the Ecological Data Science Program within the Center for Avian Population Studies.Statistics • Quantitative Ecology • Citizen ScienceAssistant Director, Center for Avian Population Studies and Ecological Data Science Program Leader
Assistant Director, Center for Avian Population Studies and Ecological Data Science Program Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/alison-johnston/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Stefan Kahl
Stefan KahlI am a computer scientist working on algorithms that can identify birds by sound to help researchers monitor and protect our birds.Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/stefan-kahl/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Sara Kaiser
Sara KaiserI direct the field-based, student research and training program in avian biology at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, mentor student research, teach field courses, and provide additional, year-round training opportunities through my research program in the Caribbean Islands and locally in central New York at a migration banding station that I am working to establish.Behavior • Ecology • Evolution • ConservationResearch Ecologist
Research Ecologisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/sara-kaiser/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Laura Kammermeier
Laura KammermeierMy role is to help institutions and keen birders find, purchase, and enjoy Birds of the World, a subscription-based online database containing more than 10,700 species accounts.Communications • Marketing • Content Strategy • Business DevelopmentDigital Publications Marketing Manager
Digital Publications Marketing Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/laura-kammermeier/Avian Population StudiesBirds of the World -
Karl Karlson
Karl KarlsonCustodian
Custodianhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/karl-karlson/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
Brooke Keeney
Brooke KeeneyI am the managing editor for Birds of the World.Managing Editor
Managing Editorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/brooke-keeney/Avian Population StudiesBirds of the World -
France Kehas-Dewaghe
France Kehas-DewagheWeb Developer
Web Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/france-kehas-dewaghe/Advancement -
Liz Kinast
Liz KinastI work with supporters who want to make a planned gift to the Cornell Lab. I enjoy helping people create a legacy that expresses their love for birds and nature.Assistant Director of Gift Planning Administration and Stewardship
Assistant Director of Gift Planning Administration and Stewardshiphttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/liz-kinast/Advancement -
Connie Kintner
Connie KintnerI enjoy welcoming people from all over the world to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and answering their questions either in person or by email.Public Information Assistant
Public Information Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/connie-kintner/Engagement in Science and NatureVisitor Center -
Tish Klein
Tish KleinAdministrative Assistant
Administrative Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tish-klein/Operations & Staff Development, Conservation Bioacoustics, Administration and Business Operations -
Holger Klinck
Holger KlinckI lead the Bioacoustics Research Program, where our team works on acoustic monitoring of wildlife, developing hardware and software for marine acoustic monitoring, and studying the impacts of anthropogenic noise on animals.Director, Bioacoustics Research Program
Director, Bioacoustics Research Programhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/holger-klinck/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Anne Klingensmith
Anne KlingensmithGift Processing Assistant
Gift Processing Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/anne-klingensmith/Advancement -
Bramble Klipple
Bramble KlippleI work with Lab friends to garner the financial support that fuels our work to conserve birds and biodiversity.Fundraising • Conservation PartnershipsDirector, Development and Philanthropy
Director, Development and Philanthropyhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/bramble-klipple/Advancement -
Robert Koch
Robert KochI work on the design and production of the Swift acoustic recorder—a small terrestrial field recorder used for capturing the sounds of birds and other animals.Electronics Design • Software Design • Product ManufacturingElectronics Hardware Engineer
Electronics Hardware Engineerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/robert-koch/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Walter Koenig
Walter KoenigVisiting Senior Scientist
Visiting Senior Scientisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/walter-koenig/Avian Population Studies -
Peter Kopp
Peter KoppI manage the Cornell Lab's funding-focused outreach to most of its members, donors, and potential supporters.Fundraising • Marketing • Communications • Project ManagementDirect Response Fundraising Manager
Direct Response Fundraising Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/peter-kopp/Advancement -
Lisa Kopp
Lisa KoppVisitor Experiences Manager
Visitor Experiences Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/lisa-kopp/Engagement in Science and NatureVisitor Center -
Frank La Sorte
Frank La SorteI am a research ecologist whose work explores the macroecology, biogeography, and conservation of plants and birds with a special focus on migratory birds and global change.Bird Migration • Climate Change • Urbanization • Biogeography • MacroecologyResearch Associate
Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/frank-la-sorte/Avian Population Studies -
Lisa Larson
Lisa LarsonI write software that enables people to contribute observations of bird populations and behavior in human-modified as well as natural environments.Lead Developer
Lead Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/lisa-larson/Engagement in Science and Nature -
Susanna Lawson
Susanna LawsonI oversee the development and delivery of customized print and digital ad campaigns in Living Bird magazine and All About Birds website.Advertising and Marketing Manager
Advertising and Marketing Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/susanna-lawson/AdvancementLiving Bird, All About Birds -
Jill Leichter
Jill LeichterI am an associate publisher and book editor for the Cornell Lab Publishing Group. I collaborate with writers, illustrators, editors, and scientists to create products aimed to inspire an interest in birds for the novice, and also meet the exacting standards of serious birders.Writing • Editing • Book Production • Design • PublishingAssociate Publisher/Book Editor
Associate Publisher/Book Editorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jill-leichter/Advancement -
Tim Lenz
Tim LenzApplication Programmer
Application Programmerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tim-lenz/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Pat Leonard
Pat LeonardI write articles and news releases about research conducted by Cornell Lab scientists, field hundreds of media inquiries each year, and connect reporters with relevant experts.Writing • Media RelationsMedia Relations
Media Relationshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/pat-leonard/Advancement -
Tim Levatich
Tim LevatichI work on the database servers at the Cornell Lab, which store and serve data for projects such as eBird, Project FeederWatch, the Macaulay Library, and others.Database Administrator
Database Administratorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tim-levatich/Avian Population Studies -
Susan Licher
Susan LicherI help develop curricula for grades K-12 and professional development initiatives for teachers. Our goal is to support teachers in engaging students in inquiry-based science and outdoor experiencesProgram Assistant
Program Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/susan-licher/Engagement in Science and NatureK–12 Education -
Shawn Ligocki
Shawn LigockiI work on the eBird Status and Trends team which produces modeled data and maps of bird abundance and year-to-year trends across the entire Western Hemisphere. My role is to support scaling this process up towards the goal of analyzing all 10,000 bird species across the entire globe and extending the software and processes to work in multiple compute environments as well as troubleshooting any computing issues we run into.Software EngineeringData Engineer
Data Engineerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/shawn-ligocki/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Eric Liner
Eric LinerI'm a producer and cinematographer capturing images and sharing stories of the world's birds and the remarkable people working to study and conserve them.Cinematography • Film ProductionProducer
Producerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/eric-liner/Conservation Media -
Irene Liu
Irene LiuI use my training in evolutionary and conservation biology to research and produce visual media for bird and habitat conservation.Story Researcher/Associate Producer
Story Researcher/Associate Producerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/irene-liu/Conservation Media -
Taylor Long
Taylor LongI shape the development of new eBird features in their earliest design phases, working with developers and project leaders to decide how features should look and behave.User Experience Design • Front-End Development • Cartography • Data VisualizationUser Interface Designer
User Interface Designerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/taylor-long/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Marilu Lopez Fretts
Marilu Lopez FrettsProject Assistant
Project Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/marilu-lopez-fretts/Engagement in Science and NatureCelebrate Urban Birds -
Irby Lovette
Irby LovetteI study the incredible diversity of the world’s birds and work with many different kinds of students through my roles as the Fuller Professor of Ornithology, and the Director of the Fuller Evolutionary Biology Program, the Cornell Museum of Vertebrates, and the Cornell Lab’s Academic Affairs.Fuller Professor of Ornithology
Fuller Professor of Ornithologyhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/irby-lovette/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Ray Mack
Ray MackSystems Hardware Designer
Systems Hardware Designerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/ray-mack/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Shyam Madhusudhana
Shyam MadhusudhanaMy current research involves developing solutions for automatic source separation in continuous ambient audio streams and the development of acoustic deep-learning techniques for unsupervised multi-class classification in the big-data realm.Passive Acoustics • Automatic Pattern Recognition • Statistical Learning • Signal ProcessingPostdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/shyam-madhusudhana/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Rachael Mady
Rachael MadyI manage Bird Cams Lab, an online space where scientists and cam viewers co-create scientific investigations centered on the Bird Cams. I work to engage the public more deeply in the scientific process and better understand how to successfully do co-created citizen science online with thousands of people.Communications • Outreach • Education • Community ScienceBird Cams Lab Project Leader
Bird Cams Lab Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/rachael-mady/AdvancementBird Cams -
Judy Maracle
Judy MaracleBudget & Reporting Manager
Budget & Reporting Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/judy-maracle/Financial Affairs, Administration and Business Operations -
Amy McCune
Amy McCuneFaculty Curator of Ichthyology
Faculty Curator of Ichthyologyhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/amy-mccune/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Jay McGowan
Jay McGowanMultimedia Collections Specialist
Multimedia Collections Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jay-mcgowan/Macaulay Library -
Kevin J. McGowan
Kevin J. McGowanI educate people about birds. I write and teach online courses about bird identification, behavior, and biology, including our university-level course, “Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology.”Crows • Behavioral Ecology • Ornithological Trivia • Bird Identification • Translating Science to General AudiencesSenior Course Developer and Instructor, Bird Academy
Senior Course Developer and Instructor, Bird Academyhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/kevin-mcgowan/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy -
Kristen McKnight
Kristen McKnightI support the Director of Development and Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Membership and Annual Giving.Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/kristen-mcknight/Advancement -
Sabrina McNew
Sabrina McNewI am a postdoc researching how birds defend themselves against parasites and pathogens.Disease Ecology • Evolution • Tropical BiologyPostdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/sabrina-mcnew/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Matthew Medler
Matthew MedlerI work with the Macaulay Library's media specialists to engage new and existing contributors to preserve their media in the library's archive.Collections Management Leader
Collections Management Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/matthew-medler/Macaulay Library -
Janet Menninger
Janet MenningerI am a part-time graphic designer at the Lab, working on projects for various departments.Graphic DesignGraphic Designer
Graphic Designerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/janet-menninger/Advancement -
Chris Miller
Chris MillerIn partnership with other team members, I nurture relationships and raise philanthropic support for Lab strategic priorities.Individual Giving Officer
Individual Giving Officerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/chris-miller/Advancement -
Eliot Miller
Eliot MillerCollections Development Manager
Collections Development Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/eliot-miller/Macaulay Library -
Charles Mollenhauer
Charles MollenhauerI work on fundraising database management, including researching, developing, consolidating, reporting and analysis of data, organizing and optimizing data management systems, and training and helping users.Database and Workflow Management • Fundraising Best Practices • Fundraising Reporting • Research and Development in Fundraising Systems and PracticesDevelopment Database Manager
Development Database Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/charles-mollenhauer/Advancement -
Edward Moore
Edward MooreData Acquisition Manager
Data Acquisition Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/edward-moore/Conservation Bioacoustics -
William Morris
William MorrisGrid and Application Programmer
Grid and Application Programmerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/william-morris/Avian Population StudieseBird, Merlin -
Steve Morrow
Steve MorrowI work with the Database Administration team to manage the Lab's database systems—including eBird, Macaulay Library, and Data Warehouses—ensuring optimal performance, availability, security, and integrity of each.Database Administrator
Database Administratorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/steve-morrow/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Sandra Mosqueira Caminada
Sandra Mosqueira CaminadaI support the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Coastal Solutions Fellows Program.Program Assistant
Program Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/sandra-mosqueira-caminada/Coastal Solutions -
Shayna Muller
Shayna MullerI produce educational and instructional videos for the Cornell Lab’s eLearning website, Bird Academy. I have the joy of working with knowledgeable instructors and high-quality media to create videos that both educate and inspire.Filmmaking • Animation • Natural History InterpretationMedia Producer
Media Producerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/shayna-muller/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy -
Francisco Padilla Obregon
Francisco Padilla ObregonI work on the development of the eBird app for iOS, and help develop and maintain the eBird Basic Dataset (EBD) building process.Swift • Objetive-C • Python • Linux • DatabasesiOS Software Engineer
iOS Software Engineerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/francisco-padilla_obregon/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Jeff Payne
Jeff PayneI oversee the operations and maintenance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity facility and its over 500 acres of property, including the 225-acre Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary.HVAC Management • Plumbing • Electrical • Facilities Safety Compliance • Property ManagementManager of Facilities Operations
Manager of Facilities Operationshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jeff-payne/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
Chris Pelkie
Chris PelkieInformation/Data Manager
Information/Data Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/chris-pelkie/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Melissa Penta
Melissa PentaI do front-end and WordPress web development, as well as some design and UI work, on the Lab's homepage, All About Birds and Bird Cams.Web Designer
Web Designerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/melissa-penta/AdvancementAll About Birds -
Brian Petersen
Brian PetersenI work on helping to transform eBird data into useful products for science and conservation.Application Programmer
Application Programmerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/brian-petersen/Macaulay Library -
Tina Phillips
Tina PhillipsI conduct social science research and evaluation across numerous citizen science projects both within and outside the Cornell Lab.Citizen Science • Evaluation • Learning • Social ScienceAssistant Director
Assistant Directorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tina-phillips/Engagement in Science and Nature -
Erin Pierce
Erin PierceI collaborate with supporters in the Golden-wing Society, a close group of Cornell Lab members dedicated to positive outcomes for birds and nature.Golden-wing Society Manager
Golden-wing Society Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/erin-pierce/Advancement -
Michael Pitzrick
Michael PitzrickI create software applications that support the work of acoustic analysts in Bioacoustics Research Program, and I provide technical support for Raven sound analysis software.MATLAB Application Development • Raven Tech SupportResearch Support Specialist
Research Support Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/michael-pitzrick/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Dimitri Ponirakis
Dimitri PonirakisI develop tools to process, analyze, model, and visualize acoustic data, including an Acoustic Ecology Toolbox to model the effect of anthropogenic noise on animal communication.Senior Noise Analyst
Senior Noise Analysthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/dimitri-ponirakis/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Rachel Post
Rachel PostService Professional
Service Professionalhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/rachel-post/Avian Population Studies -
Hugh Powell
Hugh PowellI edit the Cornell Lab's All About Birds website and species guide, and I write and edit for our member magazine, Living Bird. I also manage our main social media and eNews channels.Science Communication • Social Media • Web PublishingSenior Science Editor
Senior Science Editorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/hugh-powell/AdvancementLiving Bird, All About Birds -
Vanessa Powell
Vanessa PowellAs Administrative Assistant to multiple programs at the lab, my job is to provide support with day-to-day business. I do my best to assure that my teams have the tools to create, preserve, and educate.Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/vanessa-powell/Avian Population Studies, Engagement in Science and Nature, Financial Affairs, Operations & Staff Development, Conservation Media, Macaulay Library -
Karen Purcell
Karen PurcellProject Leader
Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/karen-purcell/Engagement in Science and NatureCelebrate Urban Birds -
Mary Rachun
Mary RachunI assist visitors to the Lab on weekends, do my best to make them feel welcomed, and share my enthusiasm for the work at the Lab and for all things bird related.Being Friendly • Talking About Things to Do When Visiting the LabVisitor Center Assistant
Visitor Center Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/mary-rachun/Engagement in Science and NatureVisitor Center -
Ashakur Rahaman
Ashakur RahamanI coordinate the Bioacoustics Research Program’s real-time right whale monitoring project in Massachusetts Bay. Large-scale data analysis and integration of technological advancements in conservation practices has been a focal point of this effort.Research Analyst
Research Analysthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/ashakur-rahaman/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Dom Reyes
Dom ReyesCustodian
Custodianhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/dom-reyes/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
Aaron Rice
Aaron RiceI'm a research scientist who studies how animals produce and perceive sound, and how we can use these animal sounds to examine changes in populations across time and space.Bioacoustics • Conservation Biology • Fish Biology • Marine Ecology • Animal BehaviorPrincipal Ecologist
Principal Ecologisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/aaron-rice/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Orin Robinson
Orin RobinsonI'm using field data and citizen-science data to understand the seasonal distributions of Tricolored Blackbirds and their demography.Research Associate
Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/orin-robinson/Avian Population StudiesConservation Science -
Amanda Rodewald
Amanda RodewaldAs an ecologist and conservation biologist, I seek to understand the needs and threats facing ecosystems and species globally, the actions needed to ensure conservation, and the ways to work with people to achieve them.Garvin Professor and Senior Director, Center for Avian Population Studies
Garvin Professor and Senior Director, Center for Avian Population Studieshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/amanda-rodewald/Avian Population Studies -
Paul Rodewald
Paul RodewaldI'm a Science Editor in the Birds of the World project, and a Senior Instructor in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell where I teach Field Biology.Science Editor, Birds of the World
Science Editor, Birds of the Worldhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/paul-rodewald/Avian Population StudiesBirds of the World -
Becca Rodomsky-Bish
Becca Rodomsky-BishI am working to digitize NestWatch records with the goal of building a Zooniverse, crowd-sourced project that will be used to gain a better understanding of birds during their nesting season, and how bird populations have changed over time.Native Habitat • Sustainability • Conservation & Sustainability EducationProject Leader, Nest Quest Go! & Great Backyard Bird Count
Project Leader, Nest Quest Go! & Great Backyard Bird Counthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/becca-rodomsky-bish/Engagement in Science and NatureGreat Backyard Bird Count, NestWatch -
Vanya Rohwer
Vanya RohwerCurator of Birds and Mammals
Curator of Birds and Mammalshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/vanya-rowher/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Ken Rosenberg
Ken RosenbergI synthesize and interpret research on the status and distribution of bird populations, and engage wildlife managers and policy-makers to ensure that conservation decisions are based on the best available science.Bird Habitat • Conservation • SustainabilityApplied Conservation Scientist
Applied Conservation Scientisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/ken-rosenberg/Avian Population StudiesConservation Science -
Josée Rousseau
Josée RousseauI’m interested in spatial ecology, animal movements, demographic processes, and studying bird populations across their full life cycle. My current project involves assessing the role of birds as bioindicators of environmental services in North America.Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/josee-rousseau/Avian Population Studies -
Liz Rowland
Liz RowlandResearch assistant
Research assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/liz-rowland/Conservation BioacousticsElephant Listening Project -
Viviana Ruiz Gutierrez
Viviana Ruiz GutierrezMy work at the Lab mainly focuses on supporting and developing avian research and conservation projects with partner organizations and communities in Latin America.Applied Population Ecology • Conservation Science • Quantitative Ecology • Tropical Ecology and ConservationQuantitative Ecologist
Quantitative Ecologisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/viviana-ruiz-gutierrez/Avian Population StudiesCoastal Solutions -
Leo Sack
Leo SackI play a role in all of the public programs and visitor services offered in the Lab’s Visitor Center, from hosting school field trips to serving as the librarian for Adelson Library.Public Programs Assistant
Public Programs Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/leo-sack/Engagement in Science and NatureVisitor Center -
Daniel Salisbury
Daniel SalisburyI study how animals use sound in their environments, with the goal of using the findings to promote conservation.Marine Mammal Acoustics • Bioacoustics • Noise PollutionResearch Analyst
Research Analysthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/daniel-salisbury/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Kelly Schaeffer
Kelly SchaefferI work with the Lab's K-12 Education team to reach educators across North America and help them connect kids to nature and build science skills while fostering a lifelong passion for birds.Teaching Bird ID • Incorporating Inquiry Practices Into Education • Facilitating Citizen Science With Children • Hands-On Education PracticesOutreach Coordinator
Outreach Coordinatorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/kelly-schaeffer/Engagement in Science and NatureK–12 Education -
Matt Schloss
Matt SchlossI design and create websites along with a talented team of software engineers. We build tools to collect, archive, and provide access to digital media of birds and wildlife.User experience • accessibility • information architecture • media technologyWeb Designer
Web Designerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/matt-schloss/Macaulay Library -
Edwin Scholes
Edwin ScholesI am the founder and leader of the Birds-of-Paradise Project, which uses the tools and technology of natural history filmmaking for scientific discovery, public engagement, and forest conservation in the New Guinea region.Birds-of-Paradise • Audiovisual Media • New Guinea Ornithology • Evolutionary BiologyBirds-of-Paradise Project Leader
Birds-of-Paradise Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/edwin-scholes/Macaulay LibraryBirds-of-Paradise Project -
Tom Schulenberg
Tom SchulenbergI am a science editor for Birds of the World, an online encyclopedia where biologists and birders can explore life history information on all species of birds, worldwide. I also am the avian taxonomist for the Lab, ensuring that all our programs use the same up-to-date English and scientific names for all bird species in the world.Taxonomy • Neotropical BirdsResearch Associate
Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tom-schulenberg/Biodiversity Studies & Higher EducationNeotropical Birds -
Nathan Scott
Nathan ScottVisitor Center Assistant
Visitor Center Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/nathan-scott/Engagement in Science and NatureVisitor Center -
Carolyn Sedgwick
Carolyn SedgwickI serve as an ambassador for the Lab's programs and strive to inspire action and philanthropic engagement that will result in the conservation and scientific understanding of birds.Philanthropy • Habitat Conservation • Community Engagement • Partnership-building • Conservation PlanningLeadership Giving Officer
Leadership Giving Officerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/carolyn-sedgwick/Advancement -
Sarah Seroussi
Sarah SeroussiI designed the Cornell Lab’s home site, as well as All About Birds, Merlin, and work with many teams around the Cornell Lab to help Lab programs and researchers set up Lab-branded websites.Web designer • User Experience DesignLead Web Designer
Lead Web Designerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/sarah-seroussi/AdvancementAll About Birds -
Daniel Serpiello
Daniel SerpielloiOS Application Developer
iOS Application Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/daniel-serpiello/Avian Population StudiesMerlin -
Anusha Shankar
Anusha ShankarI investigate how animals manage their energetic needs under extreme circumstances by studying hummingbirds' use of a shallow form of torpor. I think that the existence of these torpid states in birds could help us better understand the physiological functions of sleep vs. torpor in birds, vs. mammals.Field Physiology • Energetics • Respirometry • Hummingbirds • Public OutreachPostdoctoral Fellow
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Daniel Sheire
Daniel SheireI write, direct, and edit moving picture content for the Lab and with external partners. Our video assets are used for conservation efforts around the globe.Communications • Video Production • Video Editing • Social Media • Broadcast ProductionProducer
Producerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/daniel-sheire/Conservation Media -
Yu Shiu
Yu ShiuMy job is to design and apply machine learning to detect and classify sound events in the ever-increasing recorded sound under the water and in the rainforest.Machine Learning • Signal Processing • Python Data Analysis Programming • Cloud Computing • StatisticsResearch Associate
Research Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/yu-shiu/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Cindy Sims
Cindy SimsCustodian
Custodianhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/cindy-sims/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
Jennifer Smith
Jennifer SmithI provide administrative support to the centers for Operations & Staff Development, Communications, Visitor Center (including scheduling group visits), and I serve as Event Coordinator for the Lab.Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jennifer-smith/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
Jeremy Smith
Jeremy SmithI work on the databases and back-end systems that archive images and recordings shared with us, and make this data accessible to the community.Applications Programmer
Applications Programmerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jeremy-smith/Macaulay Library -
Andrew Spencer
Andrew SpencerDigital Media Manager
Digital Media Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/andrew-spencer/Macaulay Library -
Bobby Stickel
Bobby StickelI develop and execute Bird Academy’s marketing strategy, to help bring its award-winning content to bird enthusiasts of all levels.Marketing • Graphic Design • Advertising Partnerships • Strategy and Implementation.Marketing Manager
Marketing Managerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/bobby-stickel/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy -
Matt Strimas-Mackey
Matt Strimas-MackeyI'm part of the eBird Status and Trends team where I use data contributed to eBird to understand spatial and temporal patterns of bird distribution and abundance.Spatial Data Science • Data Visualization • Geographic Information SystemsData Scientist
Data Scientisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/matt-strimas-mackey/Avian Population StudieseBird -
Brian Sullivan
Brian SullivanI manage the development of the Birds of the World project at the Cornell Lab.Digital Publications Lead
Digital Publications Leadhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/brian-sullivan/Avian Population StudiesBirds of the World -
Tom Swartwout
Tom SwartwoutI help make media to be used by the Lab and conservation organizations around the world.Producer, Editor, Director
Producer, Editor, Directorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/tom-swartwout/Conservation Media -
Laurel Symes
Laurel SymesAs the Assistant Director of the Center for Conservation Bioacoustics, I conduct research in North and South American ecosystems, coordinate education and engagement programs, and contribute to the Cornell Lab's engineering efforts.Bioacoustics • Ecology • EvolutionAssistant Director, Center for Conservation Bioacoustics
Assistant Director, Center for Conservation Bioacousticshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/laurel-symes/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Jeff Szuc
Jeff SzucI am the designer of Bird Academy, an online platform providing self-paced courses for bird enthusiasts of all skill levels. As a user experience designer, I ensure that the site's content is both structured in a logical and easily understood manner and accessible to all users.User Experience (UX) Designer, Bird Academy
User Experience (UX) Designer, Bird Academyhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jeff-szuc/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy -
Conor Taff
Conor TaffMy research falls at the intersection of physiology, evolution, ecology, and behavior, mostly focusing on questions relating to breeding biology, life history trade-offs, and sexual selection.Behavioral Ecology • Evolution • Endocrinology • Physiological Ecology • Sexual SelectionPostdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/conor-taff/Biodiversity Studies & Higher EducationConservation Science -
Chris Tessaglia-Hymes
Chris Tessaglia-HymesI am responsible for maintenance and upgrades to our fleet of oceanographic research instruments, and I work with our engineers to provide suggested improvements or when quality issues have been identified.Nocturnal Migration • Night Flight Calls • Bird Sound AnalysisField Application Specialist
Field Application Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/chris-tessaglia-hymes/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Ben Thomas
Ben ThomasSoftware Developer
Software Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/ben-thomas/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Mya Thompson
Mya ThompsonAs Co-Director for Engagement in Science and Nature for the Cornell Lab, I work to activate people through education and citizen science so that together we can gain insight into how natural systems work and address global conservation challenges.Online Learning • Instructional Design • Media Production • Environmental Education • Animal Communication • Science CommunicationCo-Director for Engagement in Science and Nature
Co-Director for Engagement in Science and Naturehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/mya-thompson/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy, Lifelong Learning, Youth Education -
Theresa Toth
Theresa TothData Processing Specialist
Data Processing Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/theresa-toth/Advancement -
Brian Trevelline
Brian TrevellineI integrate field and laboratory approaches to study how wild vertebrates modulate their behavior, diet, and digestive physiology in response to changing environmental conditions, especially those caused by human activities. At the Cornell Lab I am continuing my research on how the gut microbiome interacts with feeding behavior and digestive physiology using the migratory Blackpoll Warbler as a model.Postdoctoral Fellow
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Benjamin Van Doren
Benjamin Van DorenI study avian migration, focusing on understanding the drivers of change and flexibility in migratory behavior. My work straddles ecology, evolution, behavior and conservation, and I believe in taking diverse perspectives—from individuals to flyways, tracking to remote sensing, acoustics to genomics.Postdoctoral Fellow
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Grant Van Horn
Grant Van HornResearch engineer
Research engineerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/grant-van-horn/Macaulay Library -
Lee Ann van Leer
Lee Ann van LeerI develop content for Bird Academy courses. I'm also a liaison between online learners and Bird Academy, answering questions via email, phone, and snail mail.Online Events • Bird Identification Techniques for Beginners • Tech SupportProject Assistant
Project Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/lee-ann-van-leer/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy -
Kim Vaughan
Kim VaughanI process donations and membership dues, and assist people with questions about their membership.Data Processing Specialist
Data Processing Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/kim-vaughan/Advancement -
Maren Vitousek
Maren VitousekMy lab studies how birds cope with variable and changing environments, and how they collect and use social information.Associate Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Associate Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biologyhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/maren-vitousek/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Gerrit Vyn
Gerrit VynProducer
Producerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/gerrit-vyn/Conservation Media -
Sarah Wagner
Sarah WagnerI work at the interface between the public and the Lab to answer questions, convey the Lab's mission, and highlight resources and opportunities available from the Lab.Avian Ecology • Science Communication • EducationPublic Information Specialist
Public Information Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/sarah-wagner/Engagement in Science and Nature -
Melissa Walker
Melissa WalkerI oversee the Chairman's Council membership program and I am the liaison between these members and Lab staff.Major Gifts Associate
Major Gifts Associatehttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/melissa-walker/Advancement -
Jen Walsh
Jen WalshAs a postdoctoral researcher in the Fuller Evolutionary Biology Lab, I use genetic tools to study saltmarsh adaptations in songbirds.Saltmarsh Ecology • Genomics • Bioinformatics • EvolutionPostdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/jen-walsh/Biodiversity Studies & Higher Education -
Benjamin Walters
Benjamin WaltersI manage the content and communications for the Cornell Lab's Bird Cams project.Communications • Biology • Ecology • Outreach • EducationCommunications Specialist
Communications Specialisthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/benjamin-walters/AdvancementBird Cams -
Julia Wang
Julia WangI design and run Lights Out campaigns in an effort to facilitate widespread public and governmental adoption of conservation practices. I hope to be able to translate the Lab's research into on-the-ground action that saves the lives of birds!BirdCast Project Leader
BirdCast Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/julia-wang/Avian Population StudiesBirdCast -
Noah Warnke
Noah WarnkeI maintain and develop web applications as a member of the Bird Academy team, including maintaining our courses platform and programming our games and interactive features.Web Applications Developer
Web Applications Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/noah-warnke/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy -
Drew Weber
Drew WeberMy position focuses around using eBird and Macaulay Library resources and data to provide people with tools to identify birds, regardless of their background and expertise.Project Management • Mobile Development • Web Development • Bird IdentificationMerlin Project Coordinator
Merlin Project Coordinatorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/drew-weber/Macaulay LibraryeBird, Merlin -
Mike Webster
Mike WebsterAs Director of the Macaulay Library, my goal is to grow our collection of audio, video, and photos and to make it as accessible and useful as possible to scientists and the public.Animal Behavior • Animal Communication • Evolution • Bird Song • Breeding BiologyDirector, Macaulay Library
Director, Macaulay Libraryhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/mike-webster/Macaulay Library -
Katherine Welch
Katherine WelchI am a general information specialist for the Cornell Lab and Bird Academy project assistant.Project Assistant
Project Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/katherine-welch/Engagement in Science and NatureBird Academy, Visitor Center -
Ben Wheeler
Ben WheelerMaintenance Mechanic
Maintenance Mechanichttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/ben-wheeler/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
David Winiarski
David WiniarskiI work on software for the many acoustic recording and playback solutions created by the Biocoustics Research Program.Software/Firmware Developer
Software/Firmware Developerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/david-winiarski/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Mary Winston
Mary WinstonVisitor Center Coordinator
Visitor Center Coordinatorhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/mary-winston/Engagement in Science and NatureVisitor Center -
Heather Wolf
Heather WolfI do web development for eBird, Birds of North America, and BirdCast. I feel very fortunate to be able to work on projects that share inspiring resources about my favorite subject—birds!Application Programmer
Application Programmerhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/heather-wolf/Avian Population StudieseBird, Birds of North America, BirdCast -
Christopher Wood
Christopher WoodI work with diverse teams around the world to enable eBird to reach a global audience.eBird • Status and Trends • Migration • Species DistributionManaging Director, Center for Avian Population Studies and Director, eBird
Managing Director, Center for Avian Population Studies and Director, eBirdhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/christopher-wood/Avian Population StudieseBird, Young Birders Network -
Connor Wood
Connor WoodI use passively collected audio data from across California's Sierra Nevada to study how ecological change is affecting the bird community, as well as how biodiversity is structured in space and time.Bioacoustics • Conservation • Landscape Ecology • Community EcologyPostdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/connor-wood/Conservation Bioacoustics -
Karen Workman
Karen WorkmanFinance Analyst
Finance Analysthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/karen-workman/Financial Affairs, Conservation Media, Macaulay Library, Administration and Business Operations -
Peter Wrege
Peter WregeI am director of the Elephant Listening Project, focused on using innovative technology to study and improve the survival prospects of forest elephants living in Central Africa.Behavioral Ecology • Bioacoustics • Acoustic Monitoring • Elephant Behavior and ConservationProject Leader
Project Leaderhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/peter-wrege/Conservation BioacousticsElephant Listening Project -
Lisa Yeier
Lisa YeierAs the Business Service Center team leader, I provide leadership, direction, policy and high level financial support to faculty, staff and students.Team Lead
Team Leadhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/lisa-yeier/Financial Affairs, Administration and Business Operations -
Kelly Zamudio
Kelly ZamudioProfessor; Faculty Curator of Herpetology
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Micky Zifchock
Micky ZifchockAdministrative Assistant
Administrative Assistanthttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/micky-zifchock/Operations & Staff Development, Administration and Business Operations -
John Zollweg
John ZollwegTemporary Projects
Temporary Projectshttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/john-zollweg/Conservation Bioacoustics