Darren Talayumptewa

Directed collaboration with southwestern tribes across Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and California to enhance community engagement. Assisted tribes in pursuing funding opportunities and staying informed on critical legislative developments. Initiated partnerships with Aerie for tribal projects. Facilitated participation in Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) events to strengthen tribal relationships. Advocated for tribal interests at Western Region Partnership (WRP) meetings, interfacing with federal, military, and state representatives on energy and water resource initiatives.

Led comprehensive golden eagle habitat assessments, coordinating surveys and evaluating eagle nesting sites and prey availability.
Strategically planned and executed spotlight surveys for rabbit populations, ensuring accurate data collection and environmental monitoring.
Directed prairie dog colony assessments, implementing GPS technology to map burrow activity and evaluate habitat conditions.
Oversaw raptor monitoring initiatives, compiling and analyzing species data for strategic conservation efforts.
Partnered with external organizations to review avian data from scientific towers, enhancing species identification and flight pattern analysis.

Facilitated communication between research teams and stakeholders to enhance project collaboration.

Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to streamline research processes and improve operational efficiency.

Coordinated cross-functional meetings to align objectives and drive project success across departments.

• Led project teams to achieve objectives within established timelines and budgets. Oversaw project execution to ensure alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations. Coordinated resources and efforts to drive project outcomes successfully.
• Led initiatives to improve data classification and organization processes. Took ownership of project timelines and ensured adherence to deadlines. Fostered interdepartmental collaboration to enhance project outcomes.
• Collaborated with stakeholders during meetings and conferences to advocate for program needs of Hopi Tribe.
• Applied for diverse grants to secure funding aimed at supporting program initiatives.
• Oversaw field data analysis to enhance project insights. Developed detailed maps through ArcView and advanced computer applications.
• Oversaw wildlife and habitat monitoring initiatives employing various methodologies. Managed and organized survey-related databases for efficient data retrieval. Supervised the maintenance and tracking of field equipment inventory.
• Conducted assessments of environmental conditions on Hopi lands to support sustainable ecosystem management.
• Utilized GPS technology to accurately identify survey locations, ensuring precise data collection for the Hopi Land Information System (LIS).
• Mentored lower grade technicians in best practices, optimizing field time management and ensuring compliance with safety and monitoring protocols.
• Led efforts to conduct lagomorph surveys on Hopi lands in coordination with golden eagle prey base assessments. Oversaw inventory of Gunnison’s prairie dog colonies across Hopi territory. Managed aerial surveys of big game and conducted comprehensive inventories of big game species on Hopi lands.
• Conducted thorough inventory of golden eagle nests to support conservation efforts on Hopi territories.
• Performed detailed surveys of neo-tropical birds and southwestern willow flycatchers, contributing to conservation efforts on Hopi lands.
• Supported operations of Hopi Department of Natural Resources by acting on behalf of the director and providing essential assistance.
• Facilitated community engagement through educational outreach programs aimed at enhancing public knowledge and awareness.

GPA: 3.0

GPA: 3.3