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Jonathan D. Shuster has a diverse work experience in the field of environmental research and conservation. Jonathan D. has worked as an Environmental Operations Manager and Lead Biologist at TRC Companies, Inc. since 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Biologist and Natural Resources Project Manager at SWCA Environmental Consultants from 2021 to 2023. From 2016 to 2021, Jonathan served as an Environmental Scientist II at Oxbow Associates, Inc.

In 2015, they worked as a Principal Field Staff at NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, where they managed field teams collecting street tree data for the 2015 census and collaborated with GIS staff to improve data collection methods. Jonathan D. had also worked as a Conservation Fellow at the Coastal Waterbird Program at Massachusetts Audubon Society from 2013 to 2014, conducting research on Piping Plover nesting patterns and presenting findings at a conference.

Jonathan's experience also includes working as a Coatue Ranger at Nantucket Conservation Foundation, managing and conducting field research for nesting shorebirds. Jonathan D. has also worked as an Offshore Wind Power Research Consultant at Veit Lab, City University NY Staten Island, identifying bird and cetacean species and assisting with data collection for a biodiversity research project.

Additionally, Jonathan has experience in shorebird field research, serving as an Oystercatcher Technician at Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences in 2012 and as a Natural Science and Entomology/Herpetology Intern at Maria Mitchell Association from 2008 to 2009. Jonathan D. has also worked as a Trainer and Caretaker at Pepperberg Bird Lab.

Overall, Jonathan D. Shuster has a strong background in environmental research and conservation, with expertise in various aspects of wildlife and natural resource management.

Jonathan D. Shuster obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology and Psychology from Brandeis University between 2004 and 2008. Jonathan D. also holds additional certifications including CPR/First Aid obtained in 2021, Project WILD K-12 Educator Course obtained in 2008, and PADI Open Water Diver obtained in 2008.