| Nationalities: | United States. |
|---|---|
| Languages: | English. |
| Profession: | Conservation biologist |
| Types: | Scientist |
1998-2003: DPhil, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Thesis Title: Aspects of Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Biology, Ecology and Conservation Strategies on Namibian Farmlands.
1986-1990: Bachelor of Science, Eastern Oregon State University, La Grande, Oregon
2020 - President's Award for Conservation - The Explorers Club
2010 - Lowell Thomas Award - The Explorers Club
2013 International Conservation Caucus Foundation Good Steward Award
2013 Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large, Cornell University
2013 Distinguished Alumni, Eastern Oregon State University
2011-2012 Rainer Arnhold Fellow
2010 Indianapolis Prize Finalist
2010 Tyler Prize for the Environmental Achievement Laureate
2009 BBC World Challenge Finalist
2009 St Andrews Prize for the Environment Finalist
2009 International Wildlife Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award
2008 Tech Museum Intel Environmental Award
2008 San Diego Zoo Lifetime Achievement Conservation Award
2008 Society of Women Geographers’ Gold Medal
2008 Indianapolis Prize Finalist
2005 Living Desert’s Track’s in the Sand - Conservationist of the Year
2003 Chevron-Texaco Conservationist of the Year
2002 Audi Terra Nova Awards Finalist, Southern Africa
2001 Humanitarian of the Year, Marin County Humane Society
2001 Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club International, Windhoek, Namibia
2000 Burrows Conservation Award, Cincinnati Zoo
2000 Hero for the Planet, Time Magazine
1997 Distinguished Leadership Award, American Biographical Institute
1992 Conservationist of the Year, African Safari Club, Washington, DC
1988 White Rose Award, Oregon's Top Ten Women
1985 Outstanding Young Women of America
1981 Oregon’s Young Careerist, Business and Professional Women, for Roseburg, Southern Oregon Division and State of Oregon