I am a motivated, thoughtful, and committed scientist with strong communication (writing, public speaking, facilitating discussions, and teaching), leadership (motivating, delegating, and empowering), and project management (organization, problem solving, and attention to detail) skills. I completed my Ph.D. in Biology studying range limits with Dr. Chris Eckert at Queen’s University in October 2022. I am currently looking for work in a conservation and scientific communication setting in Canada.
In graduate school, I studied a wonderful Pacific coastal dune plant, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia (Onagraceae), and spent summers living in a van on the west coast of America. I am very passionate about field ecology, mentorship of junior scientists, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of my work.
I worked with Little Forests Kingston to develop a workbook for local youth to evaluate the climate resilience of their neighbourhoods and advocate for planting more Little Forests in Kingston. I served on my department’s graduate student council for five years, three as elected co-chair, where we worked to advocate for graduate student issues including funding, mental health, inclusion in departmental decision-making and EDII initiatives.
Regan L Cross 