Allison K. Hall-Mullen
"Our ideas must be as broad as Nature if they are to interpret Nature."
- Arthur Conan Doyle
During my childhood, my family traveled and moved extensively, sometimes from one coast of the US to the other. Throughout our travels we saw a vast amount of the US and Canada; I learned to truly love and appreciate nature and the outdoors. I never tired of going on adventures to find plants and animals that were new to me. My love of wildlife only grew, and I decided I wanted to make a difference for future generations and preserve our natural resources. That led me to Washington State University, where I graduated with a BS in Natural Resource Sciences: Wildlife Ecology. Since then my dreams have been realized, and I have been able to apply my skills and experiences to conservation issues and research projects both locally and globally. I am currently working towards my MSc in Ecology at the University of Bremen in Germany.
Who I am. . .
What I believe. . .
Over time and through my experiences, I have learned that conserving our natural resources is a global effort. Focusing solely on preserving the flora and fauna is not enough to ensure their survival for future generations. Natural resource managers must incorporate anthropocentric values and concerns into conservation plans. Through education and raising awareness in our younger generations, we can encourage conscientious decision making and increase involvement in natural resource conservation.