Cheryl Horton
About Cheryl Horton
Cheryl Horton is a Wildlife Biologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in wildlife conservation, having held various positions at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Oregon State University.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Cheryl Horton has been employed as a Wildlife Biologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2018. She works at the Santa Cruz Field Station, where she has contributed to various wildlife research projects. Her role involves studying wildlife populations and their habitats, providing critical data that informs conservation efforts.
Previous Experience at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Prior to her current position, Cheryl Horton held multiple roles at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). She served as a Biological Science Technician at the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex for seven months in 2010-2011. Additionally, she worked as a Field Technician in the Conservation Internship Program in 2009 and as a Biological Science Technician at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from 2016 to 2017.
Academic Background in Wildlife Biology
Cheryl Horton earned her Master of Science (MSc) in Wildlife Biology from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Natural Resources from Cornell University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. Her academic training has provided her with a strong foundation in wildlife management and conservation.
Experience at Oregon State University
Cheryl Horton has extensive experience at Oregon State University. She worked as a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant from 2011 to 2014, a Project Logistics Coordinator from 2014 to 2015, and a Faculty Research Assistant from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved supporting research initiatives and coordinating logistics for various projects.
Role at National Council for Science and the Environment
Before her academic roles, Cheryl Horton served as a Program Coordinator at the National Council for Science and the Environment from 2007 to 2009. In this position, she was involved in coordinating programs focused on science solutions, contributing to environmental education and outreach efforts.