Fiona is from Bucks County, Pennsylvania where she grew up surrounded by a wide variety of ecosystems, from neighboring farms to surrounding cities. She was first introduced to birding by her dad, an avid birder himself. In 2021, she graduated from UVM with a major in Environmental Studies and a minor in Wildlife Biology. Through earning her undergraduate degree, she further developed her passions for environmental education and wildlife conservation through artistic expression and experiential learning. Splitting her degree between both science and humanities-focused courses enabled her to approach conservation through a well-rounded lens. Her work with Audubon Vermont at the bird banding station in Huntington and the Common Tern Recovery Project has provided her with skills that she hopes to take with her as she pursues a career in wildlife research and restoration. Fiona currently lives in Burlington where she enjoys cooking for friends, biking around the lake, and listening to live music.