Areas of Expertise: Gray Wolves, human dimensions in conservation, carnivore coexistence, education and engagement

Kaitie Schneider works directly with efforts to restore gray wolves to her home state of Colorado.

Kaitie comes to Defenders with 6 years of field conservation experience protecting endangered species through collaborative coexistence. Her education in wildlife biology paired with the lens of a communicator lends her a creative approach to community-led conservation and innovative problem-solving.

Kaitie holds a B.S. in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology from Colorado State University.