Sarah Mc Cutcheon
About Sarah Mc Cutcheon
Sarah McCutcheon is a biologist and program coordinator currently working at the U.S. Geological Survey. She has a background in environmental management and has held various roles in organizations focused on conservation and environmental planning.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Sarah Mc Cutcheon has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Biologist and Program Coordinator since 2019. In this role, she contributes to various biological and environmental projects within the San Diego Metropolitan Area. Her responsibilities include coordinating research and data collection efforts that support the agency's mission in understanding and managing natural resources.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Mc Cutcheon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Management and Protection from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Environmental Science and Management with a focus on Conservation Planning from the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 2014 to 2016. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in environmental science and management practices.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current position at USGS, Sarah Mc Cutcheon worked at AECOM as a Biologist and Program Coordinator from 2016 to 2019. She also served as the Director Coordinator for Student Community Services at Cal Poly from 2011 to 2012. Her experience includes internships at the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, where she gained practical skills in environmental planning and stewardship.
Research and Contributions
Sarah Mc Cutcheon has made significant contributions to environmental research and management. She developed a standardized format for collecting data on performance measures for TransNet Land Management Grant projects, ensuring the data's utility for future assessments. Additionally, she summarized findings in a peer-reviewed report that detailed the status of specific species and vegetation communities. She also implemented a Grazing Monitoring Plan pilot project, engaging stakeholders in assessing alternative resource management practices.