David Hu
About David Hu
David Hu is a Fisheries Program Manager at the U.S. Geological Survey, with over 18 years of experience in fisheries management across various federal agencies. He holds multiple degrees from New Mexico State University and a diploma in Modern Applied Psychology.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
David Hu serves as the Fisheries Program Manager at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for the national-level management and coordination of USGS research, policies, plans, and programs related to fisheries and aquatic species. He collaborates with USGS aquatic scientists, regions, and science centers to ensure a cohesive approach to the Fisheries Program and Ecosystems Mission Area.
Previous Experience at Federal Agencies
David Hu has over 18 years of management and leadership experience across four different federal agencies. He worked at the Bureau of Land Management as a National Fisheries Biologist from 2013 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Habitat Restoration Coordinator at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 2002 to 2009. His earlier experience includes a role as Fisheries Program Manager at the US Forest Service from 2009 to 2013.
Educational Background
David Hu studied at New Mexico State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, focusing on Wildlife Science, both from 1992 to 2000. He also completed a Master of Science in Agriculture, specializing in Ecological Entomology, from 2000 to 2002. In 2020, he furthered his education by obtaining a Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology from The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology.
Research and Academic Roles
Before his extensive federal career, David Hu worked as a Research Assistant and Assistant Arthropod Museum Curator at New Mexico State University from 1999 to 2002. He also gained early experience as a Fish and Wildlife Intern at the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish from 1994 to 1998. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in fisheries and wildlife management.