MADISON THAYER

Graduate student at the University of Colorado Boulder pursuing a Masters of the Environment with specialization's in Sustainable Food Systems and Renewable & Sustainable energy. Experienced in sustainability research, project coordination, and data analysis, with a background in supporting environmental initiatives through quantitative and qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. Interested in applying analytical and problem-solving skills to advance climate action and sustainability initiatives.

Ceiba Foundation Tropical Conservation Semester – Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador 01/2023 to 05/2023

Intern – La Hesperia Cloud Forest Reserve

• Designed a self-guided educational hike to promote forest preservation in the Cloud Forest region
• Selected waypoints using GPS and collaborated with local stakeholders to create informative content

Student Researcher – Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Yasuní National Park

• Conducted focal scan sampling and GPS tracking to monitor feeding, locomotion, and rest patterns for woolly monkeys
• Presented findings of 3 monkey troops in a comprehensive report and oral presentation

School for Field Studies – Tropical Island Ecosystems: The Human Impact – Bocas del Toro, Panama 06/2022 to 07/2022

• Conducted bilingual interviews on the impacts of eco-tourism with diverse community members
• Delivered a SWOT analysis presentation on sustainable tourism practices
• Performed underwater biodiversity assessments using transects and quadrats