Michelle de Leon
Current position: Program Analyst, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO
Hometown: Hamden, CT
M.S., Ecology and Environmental Science, 2022
Thesis: “Social capital, Indigenous storytelling, and fish diversity: Learning together through community-university partnerships in Downeast Maine” (available to download here)
Advisors: Linda Silka and Gayle Zydlewski
How would you describe the overall benefits of completing the NRT program?
The NRT focuses on practical approaches to collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and sectors, and a collaborative mindset is vital for meaningful conservation.
Do you have any words of advice for current or prospective NRT trainees?
While deadlines and deliverables can be overwhelming, take the time to rest. Maine is a beautiful place to explore the outdoors, check out fun towns, and connect with like-minded folks. Your mind and body will thank you!
