Staff Profile: Jennifer Simoni

As a child, my family enjoyed camping, boating and being outdoors. It only seemed logical to pursue a career that related to nature and the environment. After attempting a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and finding it very difficult to study the environment among a sea of people and buildings, I transferred to UW-Madison to pursue a Forestry degree. With the increase of development, deforestation and the degradation of our forests and many other ecosystems, I wanted to be involved in the movement towards sustainability, restoration, conservation and environmental awareness. During this great opportunity with the Aldo Leopold Foundation, I hope to gain the experience, the skills, and the tools required to achieve these goals. Thank you and I look forward to working with all of you!