Previous Officers

Hannah at Cuyahoga
Hannah at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park overlook

President – Hannah McKenzieis an entomology major and horticulture minor at the Ohio State University. She currently works at the Triplehorn Insect Collection and is participating in research projects on Pelecinus polyturator and Ohio bee diversity. She enjoys drawing, gardening, and playing piano.

 

 

 

Gavin and Spider
Gavin and associated biota in situ

Vice President – Gavin Nupp is a Forestry and Wildlife Major in the School of Environmental and Natural Resources , focusing on Forest Health. He enjoys drawing, botanizing, and has an A. avicularia named Bowie.

 

 

 

 

ellen on tree trunk
Ellen in the Adirondack Mountains

Vice President – Ellen Dunkle is an entomology major and plant pathology minor because the only thing she loves as much as insects is fungi. Presently she is working on a research project evaluating the effect that urbanization has on ground beetle assemblages and reproductive success. Following graduation in May 2019, Ellen plans to take a long camping trip before starting life in the professional world.

 

 

Kara with frog
When life gives you frogs, wear them.

Treasurer – Kara Pierre is a business major (operations management specialization) and Spanish minor. She currently works at UPS. She competes on the OSU Western equestrian team and enjoys spending time with her kids, pets and freshwater fish.