{"id":1248,"date":"2019-09-07T02:55:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-07T02:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu\/lincolnlarson\/?page_id=1248"},"modified":"2026-03-16T17:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:48:23","slug":"former-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu\/lincolnlarson\/people\/former-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Students & Advisees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Lab Alumni & Former Advisees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Audrey Fatone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in PRTM, NCSU, 2025)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Audrey<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Exton PA; Prior education: SUNY ESF (BS in Environmental Biology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis title: State park visitation: a promising pathway to mental health promotion<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Scenic Trail Coordinator at Appalachian Mountain Club (MA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caitlin McDade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in PRTM, NCSU, 2025)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Caitlin<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Charleston, SC; Prior education: College of Charleston (BS in Biology, Secondary Education)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis title: Leave No Trace at frontcountry recreation sites: understanding visitor behaviors <\/em>and social-ecological management strategies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: PhD student at Clemson University (PRTM) (SC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella Insignares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MNR in FWCB, NCSU, 2025)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bella<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Project title: Connecting youth and wildlife in India: the benefits of citizen science in <\/em>the classroom<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julianna Jolley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in PRTM, NCSU, 2025)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Julianna<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Washington, DC; Prior education: Virginia Tech (BS in Wildlife Conservation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis title: Shades of justice: a multi-scale study of equitable urban greening initiatives <\/em>across the United States<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genevieve Myers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(BS in Environmental Science, NCSU, 2024)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Title: Engaging Diverse Communities in Urban Greening Efforts: Lessons Learned and
Pathways to Success<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Community Organizer with NC Conservation Network (NC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard von Furstenberg <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(PhD in PRTM, NCSU, 2024)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Richvon<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Houston, TX; Prior Education: Texas A&M Galveston (BS in Marine Biology), UNC Chapel Hill (MS in Cellular and Molecular Physiology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dissertation Title: Creating a more inclusive future for hunting and wildlife conservation: a multi-stage study to understand and engage college students across the United States<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Postdoctoral Research Associate, College of Natural Resources, NCSU (NC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlyn Tiffany <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in PRTM, NCSU, 2024)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kaitlyn<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Clayton, NC; Prior Education: NC State (BS in Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Biology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Enhancing collaborative wildlife conservation in the southeastern United States<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Park Ranger, Umstead State Park (NC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erica Rieder <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(PhD in FWCB, NCSU, 2023; Postdoc, NCSU, 2024)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Erica<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Essex, CT; Prior Education: Mount Holyoke College (BA in Biology), Duke University (Master’s of Environmental Management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Using participatory system dynamics modeling to address complex conservation problems: the case of tiger farms<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Postdoctoral Research Associate, College of Natural Resources, NCSU (NC), now Research Associate at University of Montana (MT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justin Beall <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(PhD in PRTM, NCSU, 2023)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Justin<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Callahan, FL; Prior Education: University of Florida (BA in Environmental Science); University of Georgia (MS in Forest Resources)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dissertation Title: Speaking in frames: how accounting for audience attributes can enhance communication about pressing environmental issues<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Virginia Tech (VA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kayla Stukes <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in FER, NCSU, 2023)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hometown: Prince Georges County, MD; Prior Education: Tuskegee University, (BS in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Minority landowners’ participation in conservation programs: understanding barriers and opportunities<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: PhD student at NCSU, College of Natural Resources (NC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catherine Lerose <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in FWCB, NCSU, 2023)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Catherine<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Long Island, NY; Prior Education: University of Massachusetts, Amherst (BS in Biology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Hunter perspectives on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management in North Carolina and South Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Social Research Assistant, NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NC); now research analyst as Southwick Associates (CT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Mullenbach <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(Postdoc, NCSU, 2021)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mullenbach<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Johns Creek, GA; Prior Education: University of Georgia (BS in Psychology, MS in Forest Resources), Penn State University University (PhD in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after NCSU: Assistant Professor at University of Oklahoma, Department of Geography & Environmental Sustainability (OK); now Research Scientist at Michigan Sea Grant, Univ. of Michigan (MI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reilly Protzman <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MNR in PRTM, NCSU, 2021)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Reilly<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Newport News, VA; Prior Education: Longwood University (BS in Criminal Justice)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Parks, flooding, and green infrastructure: developing strategies to promote resilient communities in North Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Maintenance Technician, NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torey Vayer <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in FWCB, NCSU, 2020)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Torey<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Rockville, MD; Prior Education: Penn State University (BS in Biology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Changing the face of hunting in America: Understanding and influencing college students\u2019 hunting- related beliefs and behaviors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: R3 Coordinator and Videographer, Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sara Futch <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in FWCB, NCSU, 2020)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sara<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA; Prior Education: Wofford College (BS in Psychology, BA in German)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Understanding citizen science engagement through social network analysis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Research analyst, Southwick Associates (NC); now Science and Planning Project Manager at The Nature Conservancy (TN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devyani Singh <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(PhD in PRTM, Clemson, 2019)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"woman<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Mumbai, India; Prior Education: Mithibai College of Arts, Science & Commerce (BS in Zoology), Institute of Science in Mumbai (MS in Environmental Sciences)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dissertation Title: Conservation, conflict and community context: Insights from Indian Tiger Reserves<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Postdoctoral Research Associate at Clemson University, PRTM (SC); now Program Manager at The Habitats Trust (India)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyle Smith <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in PRTM, NCSU, 2019)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kyle<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA; Prior Education: Appalachian State University (BS in Recreation Management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis title: Building capacity for grant success: insights from local parks and recreation agencies in North Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Grants Specialist, Centerstone.org (TN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charmaine Pedrozo<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in Natural Resources, NCSU, 2019)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Charmaine<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL; Prior Education: University of Florida (BS in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis title: Candid Critters and wildlife conservation behaviors: Exploring the broader impacts of citizen science participation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Environmental educator with Muddy Sneakers (NC); now Natural Resource Manager with US Fish & Wildlife Service (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie Krafte Holland <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(PhD in PRTM, Clemson, 2019)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Katie<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Carrboro, NC; Prior Education: UNC-Chapel Hill (BS in Biology & Education); Miami University (MA in Zoology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dissertation Title: Investigating the cultural context for big cat conservation around the world<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Lecturer at UNC-Wilmington, Dept. of Environmental Sciences (NC); now Postdoc at Virginia Tech (VA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allie Dinwiddie <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(BS in Environmental Engineering, NCSU, 2018)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Din<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Waynesville, NC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honors Project Title: Connecting kids and nature: Best practices in environmental education and citizen science projects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Water Quality Planner with ECO AmeriCorps program (NC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brett Stayton <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in PRTM, Clemson, 2017)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Stayton<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Fort Wright, KY; Prior education: Eastern Kentucky University (BS in Wildlife Management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Colleges and universities: Prime habitat for hunter recruitment and retention<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator with Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (Washington, DC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Wilcer <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in PRTM, Clemson, 2017)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Lombard, IL; Education: Western Illinois University (BS in Biology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Understanding hiking participation and benefits: Lessons learned from the First Day Hikes initiative<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Interpretive Ranger at Grand Teton National Park (WY); now Interpretive Ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park (NC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Boles Johnson<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(online MS in PRTM, Clemson, 2017) <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Elizabeth<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Rock Hill, SC; Education: Clemson University (BS in Business)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Title: Pets, parks, and conflict: An exploration of visitor attitudes towards dog walking at Lake Conestee Nature Park<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Park Ranger at South Cove County Park (SC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tara Chapmon<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(online MS in PRTM, Clemson, 2016)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"tara<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: San Diego, CA; Education: US Naval Academy (BS in Oceanography)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Title: Visitors’ pro-environmental attitudes, behavior, and place attachment on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore: Comparing surfers and other recreationists<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Educator & Trip Leader, Outward Bound (multiple locations in western US)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam Keith<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in PRTM, Clemson, 2016)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"man<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: San Antonio, TX; Education: Texas A&M (BS in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences), Clemson (MS in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: Urban greenway use and benefits in diverse cities: A tale of two trails<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: PhD Student at University of Georgia, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources (GA); now faculty member at North Greenville University (SC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ami Flowers Staples <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(MS in Forest Resources, UGA, 2012)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ami<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: Augusta, GA; Education: Univ. of Georgia (BS in Forest Resources; MS in Natural Resources Recreation & Tourism)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis Title: The effects of an art-based environmental education program on children’s environmental perceptions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position after graduation: Marine Fisheries Biologist, NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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