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Nicole D Hernandez

Nicole is a biologist at the Fort Collins Science Center focused on Chronic Wasting Disease.

Nicole currently serves as the Assistant Coordinator for Cervid Health, where she supports national initiatives related to Chronic Wasting Disease. She earned her master’s degree in Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida, and has conducted research in the southeastern US, Central America, and the Rocky Mountain region. Nicole joined the Fort Collins Science Center in 2022, initially focusing on outreach and science communication for a national project aimed at early detection and rapid response to invasive species. Her previous experiences encompass extensive involvement in long-term ecological monitoring projects and population health studies across different taxa, including frogs, small mammals, cervids, and crocodilians. Nicole's professional interests are rooted in conservation biology, ecosystem restoration, disease research, and addressing human-wildlife conflicts.

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