Rosalie Wetzel

Rosalie Wetzel holds a master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Wildlife Management and a bachelor’s degree in Media and Arts Management from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She is a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation. Rosalie began her journey with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2021 as part of the Directorate Fellows Program in South Dakota. During this time, she led the first comprehensive bumblebee species inventory in the state, developing a detailed database and an interactive data visualization tool. She also gained experience surveying black-footed ferrets in Badlands National Park.

Before joining the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Migratory Bird Program as a Communication Specialist in 2023, Rosalie worked at Hawk Mountain Raptor Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, focusing on forest restoration and invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

Learn more about invasive species research. Her passion for blending science and the arts is reflected in her work as a wildlife photographer and painter. When she’s not working on creative projects, you can find her rock climbing or exploring the outdoors.