Passionate about large carnivores from a young age, Dominic always knew he would pursue a career in wildlife biology.  He attended the University of Montana, working on projects for coyote in Massachusetts and black bear in Kentucky during the summers.  During his freshman year, he began planning to attend Round River’s Botswana Program for the Spring of 2020.  While it was unfortunately cut short due to the pandemic, it was a fantastic experience living and studying in the field while working on conservation projects alongside local communities and having amazing wildlife sightings, like African wild dogs hunting impala.  

After returning from Botswana, Dominic worked as a Canada lynx technician in Glacier National Park before returning to the University of Montana for his senior year.  After receiving his B.S. in wildlife biology, he worked on a mountain lion project in Utah and a pronghorn project in Montana. Currently, he is a furbearer technician with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation working on projects for fisher, bobcat, muskrat, and otter.  

Round River helped secure in him a love for fieldwork, wildlife conservation, and public outreach.  “I look forward to the day I can return to the Okavango and would love to conduct a Master’s study to further contribute to the long-term sustainability of the area, its wildlife, and communities.”