Who We Are

The Wildlife Research Alliance is dedicated to making the field of conservation behavior research more diverse and equitable. We study animal behavior as it relates to conservation, and we believe that the only way to advance this field is by breaking down the barriers to entry faced by many individuals from marginalized communities. Through fair living wages, assistance with purchasing field gear, accessible mentorship, and educational programs, the WRA is leading the charge on this important initiative.

Wildlife Research Alliance Mission Statement:

Our mission is to advance the field of conservation behavior and guide it to an equitable and diverse future by conducting innovative research in a variety of species and ecosystems while providing fully funded internship opportunities to individuals from underrepresented minorities and communities.

Meet our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of individuals who bring a wide range of skills and experiences to the Wildlife Research Alliance with the common goal of a more equitable world.

Amber Lea Kincaid

Executive Director

Amber Lea has an MA in Animal Behavior and Conservation from Hunter College in New York, NY, which she put to use in a five-year marine animal stranding career before creating the Wildlife Research Alliance. She is committed to justice, equity, and representation in all spaces, especially in STEM fields. Her dream in life is to harness the excitement we feel for science as small children and use that to save the world.

Elizabeth McLaughlin

Secretary

Liz brings almost a decade of experience as a project and operations manager in marketing, driving success across a spectrum of clients, including B2B, B2C, and non-profit organizations. Holding a BFA from Manhattanville College affords her ability to combine creative intuition with strategic prowess to deliver innovative marketing solutions. Originally from New England, Liz is dedicated to forging impactful connections and achieving excellence for the WRA’s digital marketing campaigns

Jouvay Pantophlet

Board Member

Jouvay has an MA in Animal Behavior and Conservation with a thesis focused on innovative solutions to Naked Mole-rat husbandry and improved welfare in captive settings. They have 10+ years of experience in animal care and 5+ years of conservation field experience for local NYC species.

They also help facilitate the American Association of Laboratory Animal Enrichment's Virtual Journal Club and have a long history of organizing and participating in events that advocate for Queer, and especially trans, rights.

Vacancy

New Board Member Coming Soon!

We are looking for new board members! We would like to add on a lawyer, accounting specialist, and grant writer. If you are interested, please go here to fill our an interest form!

Diversity Statement

The Wildlife Research Alliance was founded to address the need for equity and access in the conservation behavior field. We know that scientific discovery is better and faster with a diverse array of contributing minds, so we believe everyone should have a seat at the table, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or ethnicity.