Nicole is a biologist at the Fort Collins Science Center working on the National Early Detection and Rapid Response Information System for invasive species.
Nicole has experience working with long-term ecological monitoring and invasive species ecology. Her interests include conservation biology, ecosystem restoration, human-wildlife conflict, and science communication. Currently, her work focuses on gathering information resources and aiding in multi-agency collaboration to build a national information system that is aimed at improving awareness of biological threats and supporting effective management practices.
Professional Experience
2022 – Present: Biologist, USGS Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, CO
2018 – 2022: Wildlife Biologist, University of Florida, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2017: Student Contractor, USGS National Wetlands Research Center, Lafayette, LA
Education and Certifications
M.S. Forest Resources and Conservation with a concentration in Geomatics, University of Florida, 2022
Graduate Certificate, Geospatial Analysis, University of Florida, 2022
B.S. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, 2017
Affiliations and Memberships*
IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group (CSG) Member
Science and Products
Establishment of the exotic invasive Cuban treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) in Louisiana
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
National Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Information System
Science and Products
- Publications
Establishment of the exotic invasive Cuban treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) in Louisiana
The Cuban treefrog, Osteopilus septentrionalis, is native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands, and is invasive in areas where it has been introduced and established in the Caribbean as well as Florida. Despite repeated occurrences in several states over many years, it was not believed that Cuban treefrogs had successfully established outside of Florida in the mainland United States. FromAuthorsBrad M. Glorioso, J. Hardin Waddle, Lindy J. Muse, Nicole D. Jennings, Melanie Litton, Joel Hamilton, Steven Gergen, David HeckardNon-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
- Science
National Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Information System
The National Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Information System is an emerging online resource for invasive species information sharing and collaboration that serves as the information hub of the National EDRR Framework. This centralized network will improve access to existing and emerging information resources and expand collaboration to facilitate early detection and rapid response to...
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government