Michelle Banowetz

Research Associate

Michelle joins NRCC as a science communicator and editor partnering with the National Park Service for the Natural Resource Condition Assessment program. Michelle retired from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) where she served in a variety of management and public affairs roles, including as Deputy Director, Supervisory Biologist, Branch Chief, and Information Program Manager of the Fort Collins Science Center in Colorado. Prior to working with the USGS, Michelle was a biologist and education specialist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Michelle is committed to improving communication practices to increase public understanding of natural resources. She earned a BS and MS in Fishery and Wildlife Biology and a Teacher Certification from Colorado State University.