Marie Soderbergh
About Marie Soderbergh
Marie Soderbergh is a Terrestrial Wildlife Intern at the Student Conservation Association, where she has worked since 2015 in Yosemite National Park. She has a background in client account management and has contributed to various wildlife research initiatives, including the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) Project.
Work at Student Conservation Association
Marie Soderbergh has been working at the Student Conservation Association (SCA) as a Terrestrial Wildlife Intern since 2015. In this role, she has been involved in various conservation efforts within Yosemite National Park. Her responsibilities include conducting fieldwork to assess the breeding status of California Great Gray Owls and California Spotted Owls, contributing to the understanding of these species' populations and habitats.
Previous Experience in Wildlife Conservation
Before her current position, Marie Soderbergh worked with the National Park Service as a Trails Forever Crew Member (Intern) from 2014 to 2015. This role allowed her to gain hands-on experience in trail maintenance and conservation efforts within the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she participated in the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) Project, focusing on songbird populations and contributing to a long-term research initiative.
Education and Expertise
Marie Soderbergh studied at Lake Forest College, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology and Sociology from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in social sciences, which complements her work in wildlife conservation and environmental studies.
Early Career Experience
Marie Soderbergh's early career included a position as an Office Assistant at Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh (VTBS Architects) in 2009. She also worked at Homejoy, first as a Client Account Specialist and later as an Intern Assistant to the Philanthropy & Community Manager at Homejoy Foundation from 2013 to 2014. These roles contributed to her professional development and skills in client relations and community engagement.
Fieldwork and Research Contributions
In her role as a Terrestrial Wildlife Intern, Marie Soderbergh has utilized mist netting and bird banding techniques to gather data on songbird body and breeding conditions. This work is part of a 25-year research project aimed at understanding songbird populations, demonstrating her commitment to wildlife research and conservation.