Tristan Leeper

Dedicated wildlife conservationist with hands-on experience in farm operations and environmental education. Proficient in data analysis and equipment maintenance, ready to enhance wildlife management practices through studies and research. I have already helped with some wildlife research while I was in school. My class went and collected marine wildlife populations in the Marais des Cygnes River during the 2024-25 school year. We used many different techniques, such as sifting, clam and muscle digging, seine netting, and electrofishing. This experience really made me want to get into wildlife biology and management. I have always enjoyed the outdoors and the wildlife. Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be outside in nature, rather than sitting on the couch.