Kenny Wallen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Society — a joint appointment with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the University of Idaho. Dr. Wallen received a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University; M.S. from Oklahoma State University in Zoology; B.A. from Truman State University in Psychology.

Kerrick calls himself a conservation social scientist because he cares about optimizing human well-being and environmental stewardship. He has a B.S. from University of Minnesota and an M.S. from Oregon State University. At UI, his Ph.D. research is in collaboration with Idaho Fish and Game to understand 'access' using qualitative research methods. When not working very hard on research he can be found making pies or thinking about pies.

Matt believes wildlife management is more about managing people than wildlife. Growing up on a lake near Milwaukee, WI instilled a passion for nature. He received a B.S. from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and an M.S. from Plymouth State University. At UI, his Ph.D. research is in collaboration with Idaho Fish and Game to conserve Yellowstone cutthroat trout on the South Fork Snake River using qualitative methods. On weekends, he adventures with his family or works on community outreach.

Kelly completed a Masters in Environmental Science at the University of Idaho in 2025 with a focus on Indigenous knowledge and the human-nature relationship among tribal communities in the Pacific Northwest (2023-25).

Dr. McGough is an anthropologist focused on falconry practice and eagle conservation.  Her postdoctoral research explored human-raptor interactions, golden eagle persecution, and illegal shooting in the Intermountain West (2021-23).

Heather completed a Masters in Environmental Science at the University of Idaho in 2023 with a focus on community health, well-being, and environmental education (2021-23).

Toepo completed a Masters in Environmental Science at the University of Idaho in 2023 with a focus on climate change awareness and education in American Samoa (2021-23).

Ron completed a Masters in Environmental Science at the University of Idaho in 2023 with a focus on environmental psychology, nature connectedness, and human-other species relationships (2021-23).

Natalie Redmond received her Masters of Science in Natural Resources at the University of Idaho in 2022. Her thesis is entitled, "Tolerance for Carnivore Behavior and Management Action Acceptance in Idaho".

​Katie Shaw received her Masters of Science in Natural Resources at the University of Idaho in 2022. Her thesis is entitled, "Grizzly Bears and Their Management in the Western Bitterroot Ecosystem".

Taylor Linder received his Masters of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Management at the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2020. His thesis is entitled, "The role of the rice stewardship program in conservation practice adoption and waterfowl management in the southern United States".

Jake Spears received his Masters of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Management at the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2020. His thesis is entitled, "Determining the social and biological impacts of greentree reservoirs".