Twyla Piatote

Fourth year student at UC Berkeley studying forestry, community health, and ecosystem management. Several years of research and project management experience. Strong skills in community engagement, education, and organization.

• Project Lead, Bear Bones Lab, 01/23 - Present: Led aerial photogrammetry research team in Dr. Jun Sunseri's Bear Bones Anthropology Lab, Modeled landscapes before and after cultural burns to quantify fuel reduction, Presented research at the Society for Historical Archaeology (01/24). Taught low-invasive archaeological technology workshops for several community partners including UAIC Indian Community school and community members with Ron Goode. Conducted ground penetrating radar surveys at several tribal cemeteries and cultural sites (when requested by communities).
• Research Assistant, Native Bee Disease Dynamics, 01/23 - Present: Assisted PhD research in Boot's Integrative Biology Lab. Fieldwork on wild bee density and disease spread. Experience with specimen preparation, herbarium work, and bee RNA dissection. Assisted with workshop at Sagehen Field Station

• Basic Firefighter Type 2, 07/23, S-103, S-190, L-180, I-100
• Wildland Fire Chainsaws, 07/23, S-212
• Wilderness First Aid (CPR/AED), 02/24, signed up to take again in April

• Indigenous and Native Coalition, 09/22 - Present
• Forestry Club, 01/23 - Present
• Logging Sports Team, 01/24 - Present
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), 09/24 - Present
• University of Waikato Rowing Team, Spring 25