Conservation science is a rewarding yet challenging fieldand today we speak with Dr. Kelly Dixon (pronouns: she/her), a wildlife ecologist, Ecological Programs Manager at Territory Natural Resource Management (TNRM), and Adjunct Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University, based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Kelly shares her journey through the field of conservationas well as her experiences in academic research, sensational and yet challenging fieldwork, and collaboration with Indigenous communities. Kelly is a passionate conservationist and offers a wealth of advice for those embarking on careers in this field.
Tune in for her top takeaways on how to succeed in conservation!
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