Directory
Director
Erika M. Nowak, PhD
Director
Assistant Research Faculty
School of Earth and Sustainability and
Department of Biological Science
Northern Arizona University
Bury Hall (Blg #8) Rm #320
928-523-7760
Erika.Nowak@nau.edu
Staff
Rex Bergamini, PhD
Biologist/Ecotoxicologist
Northern Arizona University
Bury Hall (Blg #8) Rm #316
928-523-7760
Rex.Bergamini@nau.edu
Iain Emmons, NAU MS 2017
Emeritus Biologist
808-573-1333
Science Annex (Blg #20) Rm #133
iemmons@blm.gov
Noelle Fletcher, NAU MS 2016
Emeritus Outreach Coordinator
Kayla Lauger, NAU graduate student
Northern Arizona University
Jason Myrand, NAU graduate student
Northern Arizona University
Trevor Persons, Field Herpetologist
Colorado Plateau Research Station
Technicians and Volunteers
Krystal Anderson
Jackson Bain
Karina Cocks (Undergraduate Vivarium Manager)
Cassidy Klovanish
Trevor Persons
Jim Starkey
Hannah Wilson (Emeritus Captive Program Manager)
Technicians and Volunteers
Gartersnake Interns and Data Assistance
Troy Andrea (2019)
Elizabeth Brambert (2017)
Bryan Carlin (2018-2019)
Harvey Castillo (2018)
Kayla Christy (2016-2017)
Kristen Fouts (2013-2014)
Nick Gengler (2013)
Rachel Greer (2013)
Alex Holmes (2019)
Luke Jarrin (2016-2017)
Tonya Keno (2015)
Jacque Lyman (2017)
Jessica Martinez (2013)
Maeghan Miller (2015)
Max Morton (2016)
Melissa Portwood (2015)
Madelyn Norstrem (2018-2019)
Thomas Torres (2018)
Cori Wolfe (2013-2014)
Partners
Christopher Calvo
Biologist, Spatial Analyst, Webmaster
Northern Arizona University
Bury Hall (Blg #8) Rm #316
christopher.calvo@gmail.com
Kathleen Freel
Leslie Hempleman (Emeritus)
NAU Animal Care Manager
Northern Arizona University Research Compliance
928-523-1330
Kathleen.Freel@nau.edu
Veterinarians
Dale DeNardo, Arizona State University
Denardo@asu.edu
Scott Nichols, Northern Arizona University (Emeritus)
Don Mackenzie, Alpine Animal Clinic (Flagstaff, AZ)
James Jarchow, Orange Grove Animal Hospital (Tucson, AZ)
Sabbatical & International Assistance
Dr. Robert Bowker
Northern Arizona University
Glendale Community College
Dr. Palvi Salo
Northern Arizona University
University of Turku, Finland