Patrick Donnelly Shores
About Patrick Donnelly Shores
Patrick Donnelly Shores is a Crew Leader at the Student Conservation Association, where he has worked since 2005. He previously held positions as a backcountry ranger with the Bureau of Land Management and as a program manager for the Desert Restoration Corps.
Work at Student Conservation Association
Patrick Donnelly Shores has been employed at the Student Conservation Association (SCA) since 2005. He currently serves as a Crew Leader, a position he has held for 19 years in Oakland, California. In this role, he leads conservation projects and manages teams of volunteers and interns. Previously, he worked as a Program Manager for the Desert Restoration Corps at SCA from 2005 to 2007, where he focused on desert ecosystem restoration efforts in Yucca Valley, California.
Previous Experience with Bureau of Land Management
Before his tenure at the Student Conservation Association, Patrick Donnelly Shores worked as a Backcountry Ranger for the Bureau of Land Management. He held this position for seven months in Moreno Valley, California, from 2007 to 2008. In this role, he was responsible for managing and protecting public lands, ensuring visitor safety, and promoting conservation practices.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Donnelly Shores studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree from 2011 to 2013. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in environmental science and conservation practices, which he applies in his current role at the Student Conservation Association.
Career Timeline
Patrick Donnelly Shores has a diverse career in conservation and land management. He began his work at the Student Conservation Association in 2005, transitioning to the Bureau of Land Management as a Backcountry Ranger in 2007. After a brief period, he returned to SCA, where he has continued to contribute to conservation efforts for nearly two decades.