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Renowned wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant discusses her book “Wild Life: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed World,” where she explores the ever-shifting relationship between humans, animals, and the Earth. "Wild Life" follows Rae’s career spanning nearly two decades, carving a niche for herself as one of very few Black female scientists. She dives into the challenges she has had to overcome, expectations she has had to leave behind, and the many lessons she has learned along the way.
Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3UORLJN
Learn more about Rae here: raewynngrant.com
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a wildlife ecologist with an expertise in uncovering how human activity influences carnivore behavior and ecology. She received her BS in environmental studies from Emory University, her MS in environmental studies from Yale University, and her PhD in ecology and evolution from Columbia University. She is a Research Fellow with the National Geographic Society, with whom she has appeared on a variety of televised nature programs and for whom she’s currently on a 20-city speaking tour as part of Nat Geo Live. She serves on The North Face’s Explore Fund Council, co-hosts Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC, hosts the podcast “Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant,” produced by PBS, and has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times, among many others.
Moderated by Suzette Bishop.
Renowned wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant discusses her book “Wild Life: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed World,” where she explores the ever-shifting relationship between humans, animals, and the Earth. "Wild Life" follows Rae’s career spanning nearly two decades, carving a niche for herself as one of very few Black female scientists. She dives into the challenges she has had to overcome, expectations she has had to leave behind, and the many lessons she has learned along the way.
Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3UORLJN
Learn more about Rae here: raewynngrant.com
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a wildlife ecologist with an expertise in uncovering how human activity influences carnivore behavior and ecology. She received her BS in environmental studies from Emory University, her MS in environmental studies from Yale University, and her PhD in ecology and evolution from Columbia University. She is a Research Fellow with the National Geographic Society, with whom she has appeared on a variety of televised nature programs and for whom she’s currently on a 20-city speaking tour as part of Nat Geo Live. She serves on The North Face’s Explore Fund Council, co-hosts Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC, hosts the podcast “Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant,” produced by PBS, and has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times, among many others.
Moderated by Suzette Bishop.
