Amanda Long

As the Spatial Ecologist for Climate Science at the National Audubon Society, Amanda collaborates across Audubon's internal and external network to support landscape-scale conservation initiatives. Her research investigates how climate and land-use changes impact birds and ecosystems throughout the Americas. Amanda conducts spatial and statistical analysis to create cartographic and data-driven science products that inform conservation decision-making and management actions on-the-ground. She also provides support for Audubon's community science program, Climate Watch.

Prior to joining Audubon in July 2023, Amanda obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology from Central Michigan University and a Master’s degree in Biology from the University of North Texas, where she was also certified in Geographic Information Systems. Amanda has collaborated with researchers around the world to support local communities and landscape-scale conservation with a focus on land-use and climate change. She has conducted field research internationally in Chile, Italy, Kenya, and Nicaragua, and domestically in Hawaii, Kansas, and Texas. Her research has focused on subjects ranging from birds, bats, other small mammals, and trees. She enjoys integrating her background in ecology and conservation with her geospatial skills to communicate science and connect people with the environment. Visit her website here.