Team

William Brandenburg

MS Student

William’s research focuses on amphibian conservation, with an emphasis on using statistical modeling to improve outcomes of head-starting and captive release programs for endangered species.

Veronica Bullock

MS Student

Roni is interested in seeing how effective conservation partnerships are in supporting the recovery of an endangered species and improving water quality.

Andrew Todd

Ph.D. Student

Andrew’s research examines the interactive effects of natural stressors (competition and predation) and contaminants (PFAS) on amphibians.

Zach Kellogg

Ph.D. Student

Zach is exploring whether hellbenders drive trait- and density-mediated effects within stream ecosystems.

Jennifer McAdams

FORS Laboratory Manager

Jennifer is the manager of the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Laboratories, which provide users with sample processing and microscopy facilities. She is responsible for maintaining lab equipment, training new users, ensuring the safe use of lab spaces, and maintaining inventory.

Sherri Reinsch

Sherri Reinsch Hellbender Husbandry Coordinator

Sherri handles the husbandry of hellbenders and associated research projects.

Nick Burgmeier

Hellbender Research Associate

As project coordinator and extension biologist, Nick is sharing his research in wildlife conservation and what a positive impact it can have on our natural resources.

Eliza Hudson

Farmers Helping Hellbenders RCPP Project Coordinator

Eliza oversees the Farmers Helping Hellbenders project in Southern Indiana, working with partnering organizations, farmers, and landowners to implement best management practices that will lead to improved water quality.

Hannah McNeese

WERF Laboratory Manager

Morgan Apple

CWI Project Coordinator

Morgan serves as the Clean Water Indiana Project Coordinator (CWI), where she collaborates with partners around the state to enhance water quality and improve habitat for the Eastern Hellbender within the Blue-Sinking and Silver-Little Kentucky watersheds.