SWIFT – Planning Team

Objectives

The SWIFT Planning Team (PT) is an all-volunteer group of seven, consisting of two undergraduate students, two graduate students, and three faculty/staff. The PT operates on a consensus basis with no formal hierarchy roles, apart from a designated communications coordinator. All PT members plan and facilitate at least one event a semester and prioritize attending SWIFT events.

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Members

Amber Roth

I am Associate Professor of Forest Wildlife Management with a research focus on
understanding how to conserve declining forest wildlife species and better manage
their habitats. I enjoy nature photography, native plant restoration, and exploring Maine’s forests
and trails with my dog.

Parinaz Rahimzadeh-Bajgiran

I am Associate Professor of Remote Sensing of Natural Resources at the School of Forest Resources. I enjoy hiking, reading, cooking and singing.

Ling Li

I am an associate professor of sustainable bioenergy systems. I enjoy hiking, crocheting, and embroidering.

Reg Clarke

I am a third-year undergraduate student in Forestry with a minor in Ecology & Environmental Science. I enjoy reading, hiking, and all things forestry.

Sam Sebasto

I am an undergraduate transfer student and senior in Forestry. I enjoy all things outdoors, plant ID and ceramics!

Colby Bosley-Smith

I am a PhD student in Forest Resources studying coastal spruce forest ecology. I enjoy teaching tree ID and looking at tree rings.

Ashley Carter

I am a graduate research assistant working on my M.Sc. in Forest Resources with a focus on species suitability models. On the weekends I enjoy hiking, camping, and reading!