Voices from the Field


Mike Roy (DOI/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Smart Infrastructure for the Mekong

To read the full Interview with Mike Roy on Smart Infrastructure and Hydrology in Southeast Asia, as part of ITAP's Interview Series, click here: Mike Roy Interview
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Dennis Bodenchuck (DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs)

Extractive Activities on Indigenous Lands in the U.S. and Peru

Quote: “…there is such a huge need there, to reach out and help others, that it affected me personally.”

To read the full Interview with Dennis Bodenchuck on Extractive Industries on Indigenous Territories in Peru, as part of DOI-ITAP's Interview Series, click here: Dennis Bodenchuck Interview.
 

Roberto Lugo (DOI/U.S. Geological Survey)  technical expert. R.Lugo

Cross-border Mapping in the Andean Amazon

Quote: "The foreign country participants are there because they want to learn and accomplish something... [and are] very appreciative of the contribution any expert is willing to provide.” 

To read the full Interview with Roberto Lugo on Cross-border mapping in the Andean Amazon, as part of DOI-ITAP's Interview Series, click here: Roberto Lugo Interview.

David Hand (DOI/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Environmental Safeguards for Hydropower Development

Quote: “I’ve learned that the best way to approach these conservation challenges is to develop a personal relationship with the technical staff, and focus on collaboration."

To read the full Interview with David Hand on environmental safeguards for hydropower development, as part of DOI-ITAP's Interview Series, click here: David Hand Interview.

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Rosemary Gnam (DOI/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

CITES in Central America and the Dominican Republic

Quote: “I think ITAP is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and really do some on-the-ground work, which we often don´t get to do in headquarters behind a desk. I can´t say enough about how I think it is a good learning opportunity both at a professional and at a personal level.”

To read the full Interview with Rosemary Gnam on Strengthening CITES in Central America and the Dominican Republic, as part of DOI-ITAP's Interview Series, click here: Rosemary Gnam Interview.

Mark Flora (DOI/National Park Service)

Park Management in Indonesia

Quote: “I had no idea what BLM or FWS were doing until I worked on an ITAP assignment. Interacting with other bureau colleagues will make you a better employee.”

To read the full Interview with Mark Flora on Park Management in Indonesia, as part of DOI-ITAP's Interview Series, click here: Mark Flora Interview.
 

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Sarita Valentin (DOI/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

CITES and Wildlife Inspections in Central  America

Quote: “I think the biggest takeaway is that this process has opened these lines of communication between the U.S and the Central American and Dominican Republic authorities.” 

To read the full Interview with Sarita Valentin on Park Management in Indonesia, as part of DOI-ITAP's Interview Series, click here: Sarita Valentin Interview.

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