Laci Pattavina

Laci Pattavina is a fish and wildlife biologist with specialized interests in mammal conservation. Laci received her BSFR in Wildlife from the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia and her MS in Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation from Virginia Tech. Laci has worked in the private and public sectors for over 10 years on bat related conservation projects, especially as they related to environmental compliance with NEPA, ESA, and other laws and policies. Laci lives in Athens, Georgia with her husband, Pete, their two boys, and two quirky dogs. In her personal time, Laci enjoys camping and hiking with family and pups, running, spending quality time with friends and family, and working on home renovation projects.

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