Sophie Taddeo
About Sophie Taddeo
Sophie Taddeo is a Conservation Scientist with extensive academic and professional experience in environmental geography and plant sciences. She has worked at various institutions, including the Chicago Botanic Garden and the University of California, Berkeley, and holds a Ph.D. from Berkeley.
Work at Chicago Botanic Garden
Sophie Taddeo has been employed as a Conservation Scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden since 2020. In this role, she focuses on conservation efforts and research initiatives aimed at preserving plant biodiversity. Her work contributes to the garden's mission of promoting the understanding and appreciation of plants and their importance to the environment.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Taddeo holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Geography from Université de Montréal, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education at McGill University - Macdonald Campus, earning a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Plant Sciences from 2008 to 2011. Taddeo completed her academic journey with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2014 to 2019, specializing in conservation science.
Background
Sophie Taddeo has a diverse professional background in conservation and environmental science. She began her career as a Geomatics and Stewardship Assistant at The Nature Conservancy of Canada from 2011 to 2012. Following this, she worked as a Research Assistant at McGill University from 2010 to 2011. Taddeo gained further experience as a Freshwater Analyst at WWF-Canada from 2013 to 2014 and as an Intern at the Great Lakes Commission from 2012 to 2013.
Postdoctoral Experience
After completing her Ph.D., Sophie Taddeo served as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2019 to 2020. During this period, she engaged in advanced research projects that contributed to her expertise in conservation science. Additionally, she was a Ph.D. Candidate at Berkeley from 2014 to 2020, where she focused on various aspects of plant sciences and conservation.