Natalie Wronkiewicz

Natalie completed her undergraduate degree in Biology from Truman State University in northern Missouri, with a focus on ecology and field studies. Passionate about wildlife conservation, she pursued several professional field experiences through various state and federal government agencies, which led her to Texas, Oregon, Alaska, and finally Hawai'i. In 2020, she learned much about conservation challenges specific to Hawaiian birds while working as a biological science technician for Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and volunteering for the USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center. She began volunteering for MFBRP in 2021 and transitioned into multiple forest bird focused positions before finally graduating to her current role as  'Alalā field and data technician.