Holly is a Conservation Analyst at the Miistakis Institute, where she supports the research needs of various projects. A Professional Biologist with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, Holly holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Royal University. Since joining Miistakis in 2016, she has played a key role in the "Working with Beavers" project while also contributing to a broad range of research initiatives. Prior to her time at Miistakis, Holly gained experience in environmental consulting and worked on wildlife projects across Alberta and British Columbia. Holly is currently exploring the use of conservation detection dogs for biodiversity conservation.