Amanda Bevan Zientek joins Hudsonia staff

October 2023 - This fall, Dr. Amanda Bevan Zientek joined Hudsonia, stepping into Gretchen’s role as the Director of the Biodiversity Resources Center. Amanda has a background in developing and leading outreach and education programs that incorporate engaging urban, suburban, and rural communities in scientific monitoring of bats and amphibians. Some of her projects will include completing a Natural Resources Inventory for the City of Newburgh, conducting biodiversity assessments, leading the Biodiversity Education Program, as well as developing research projects to study bat ecology in the Hudson Valley. Welcome, Amanda!