Stephanie L. Clements, Ph.D.

My passion for tropical conservation started at a young age, and I have pursued conservation work ever since. In May of 2022, I received my Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Miami where I worked in the lab of Dr. Christopher Searcy. My dissertation work focused on conservation of reptiles and amphibians in human-modified landscapes in Miami and in Costa Rica. I also enjoyed engaging in education and outreach projects throughout my time in graduate school.

 

Originally from Pennsylvania, I pursued a B.S. in environmental science from Roanoke College in Virginia while completing an honors thesis project in the lab of Dr. Rachel Collins. During this time, I also served as an education intern at Mill Mountain Zoo and worked for an environmental advocacy group. Following my time at Roanoke, I served for 2 years as a National Park Service interpretive ranger leading tours at Valley Forge National Historical Park. 

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I then joined Tropical Audubon Society as the Education & Advocacy Director, where I stewarded education programs for both adults and youth. To learn more about the educational programs at Tropical Audubon Society, visit the website.

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I now work as the Manager of Operations for the Centers for Public Science Learning at the Museum of Science in Boston, MA. In my current role, I work across sectors to identify cutting-edge scientific stories in the areas of the Environment, Life Sciences, and Space Sciences. I collaborate with external partners and internal production teams to translate those stories into compelling content that engages communities on-site and online. 

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My goal is to make a difference in the field of conservation and to satisfy my inner-three-year-old who always said I would "save the rainforest" when I grew up.