Rosemary joined VCC in 2023 as the Southern Field Representative. Rosemary’s work focuses on developing resilient conservation and land management strategies. Prior to joining VCC, Rosemary worked for the U.S. Geological Survey, contributing to multiple research projects, including assessing the vulnerability of aspen forests to altered fire and climate dynamics, analyzing the ecological effects of pinyon-juniper removal, and modeling predictors of fuel break effectiveness. She is driven to understand how ecosystems are changing in response to climate and disturbances so they can be better protected. She has also worked for the National Park Service at Yellowstone National Park, conducted her thesis research in Rocky Mountain National Park, and was a graduate researcher in the University of Colorado’s Paleoecology and Climate Change Lab. Rosemary has a B.S. in Biology from North Carolina State University and a M.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Colorado Denver.

Rosemary is excited to bring her experience in forest ecology and conservation home to the Shenandoah Valley. When not on the job, you can find her out exploring the area’s flora, mountain biking with friends, practicing yoga, or working on an embroidery project or painting.

Contact: rosemary@valleyconservation.org