Doan is a fourth-year undergraduate pursuing a degree in Rangeland Management. He is researching the use of machine learning models to predict the spread of Cenchrus ciliaris (Buffelgrass) and Oncosiphon piluliferum (Stinknet) in southern Arizona. He works in the Social Ecological Systems Lab with Dr. Aaron Lien and the Trait-Based Functional Ecology Lab with Dr. Rachel Mitchell.

Doan is a fourth-year undergraduate pursuing a degree in Rangeland Management. He is researching the use of machine learning models to predict the spread of Cenchrus ciliaris (Buffelgrass) and Oncosiphon piluliferum (Stinknet) in southern Arizona. He works in the Social Ecological Systems Lab with Dr. Aaron Lien and the Trait-Based Functional Ecology Lab with Dr. Rachel Mitchell.

Casandra is a second-year transfer student at the University of Arizona, pursuing a B.S. in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands. Her deep appreciation for nature is rooted in her Diné heritage, which continues to inspire her academic and professional journey. Casandra is passionate about restoring and revitalizing degraded landscapes and ecosystems, and she is committed to advancing ecological and food sovereignty in Native communities. 

Oskar is a UofA senior studying Rangeland Management. A Tucson native and aspiring natural historian, he is grateful for the connections to both social and ecological communities that Tierra Seca provides to students. Oskar currently works to study wildlife movement corridors with the Sky Island Alliance and spent the summer of 2025 recording data on Eastern Wyoming plant communities with TBGPEA. 

Philly is a fourth-year student studying rangeland ecology with a strong interest in the intersection of art and working landscapes. They are passionate about using artistic expression to tell the stories of rangelands, highlighting their ecological complexity, cultural significance, and the people who steward them. Through creative storytelling, Philly aims to connect science, land, and community in meaningful and accessible ways.

Miguel is a fourth-year student studying wildlife ecology with a particular focus on ornithology. He is passionate about the diverse and unique bird life of southern Arizona and is especially interested in understanding how these species interact with their habitats. Through his work, Miguel aims to deepen appreciation for the region’s avian communities and the ecosystems that support them.

Grace is a fourth-year student studying conservation biology with an interest in landscape restoration. They are passionate about protecting Earth's biodiversity. Through their work with the Santa Rita Experimental Range, Grace aims to contribute to research  and open access date sets on plant diversity.