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Madelyn Kaplin grew up in Baltimore, MD and became interested in anything wildlife-related while spending summers at camp in the mountains of West Virginia. After graduating from UMass/Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2020, she worked in seasonal positions in the Boston Harbor Islands, Cambridge MA, and coastal South Carolina while exploring her interests in birds, coastal ecosystems, and environmental education. In July 2023, she started her position at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge where she participates in a variety of projects including shorebird monitoring, migratory songbird banding, salt marsh restoration, school field trips, and public outreach. Madelyn is enthusiastic about being part of the American Conservation Experience EPIC program (Emerging Professionals in Conservation).

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