- Email: rvaldez@npca.org
Ryan Valdez serves as Senior Director of Conservation Science for National Parks Conservation Association within the Conservation Programs department. He integrates high-quality multidisciplinary science into NPCA’s advocacy – helping to protect all US national park units.
Ryan’s academic background and training is in biodiversity and landscape ecology - with a strong interest in conservation mapping. His focus is on identifying, accessing, and deploying the best of conservation science toward park advocacy and working with multiple internal teams to promote and elevate science within NPCA. He has managed conservation projects throughout the Americas and East Africa. As a STEM career and academic mentor, Ryan is committed to empowering and advising the next generation of conservation practitioners.
Ryan holds degrees in wildlife and conservation science from Texas A&M University (BS), Yale University (MFSc) and George Mason University (PhD).
Maps by Ryan Valdez
- Dogs and National Parks
- Parks in a Changing Climate
- Proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Partners and Supporters
- African American Nation Builders in Our National Park System
- Parks in Peril
- US Coastal National Parks
- Stonewall National Monument
Online Resources by Ryan Valdez
Resource
The Art and Science of Camera Trapping
The rise of camera trapping has allowed a growing number of volunteers to make significant contributions to academic research. Here’s a look at the practice, how these devices are used, and ways to get your own glimpses at wildlife “selfies” and help with ongoing research.
Articles by Ryan Valdez, Ph.D.
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Blog Post
Why Science Matters for National Parks
