John Curtis is a U.S. military veteran and a non-traditional transfer student at the University of Arizona majoring in Natural Resources: Conservation Biology. John works with Dr. Amy Ganguli and the Marley Foundation, contributing to projects focused on sustainable rangeland management, ecological stewardship, and applied conservation. His interests include rangeland ecology, collaborative and adaptive management, sustainable grazing systems, biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, and emerging rangeland challenges such as New World Screwworm management. He is passionate about bringing students, professionals, researchers, and land managers together through hands-on learning, networking, and service opportunities.

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. 

Vanessa is a fourth-year transfer student at the University of Arizona pursuing a B.S. in Natural Resources: Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands. Vanessa interned through the Earth Grant Program during the school year of 2025-2026 with Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources, and she assisted in rangeland and invasive species management, conservation of Pima pineapple cactus, and water quality school field trips. With a passion for wildfire and invasive species management, she aspires to support and restore the health of rangeland ecosystems and to foster relationships in the community with the natural world.

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.

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.