Conservation Science
Sharon Pailler
Social Scientist
Areas of Expertise: Monitoring and Evaluation, Protected Areas
Sharon Pailler
© Sharon Pailler
Sharon joined WWF in 2008 as a Social Scientist. She is currently leading research that investigates changes in protected area boundary and status, and is also advancing efforts to better incorporate monitoring and evaluation in conservation efforts. She is broadly interested in issues surrounding poverty, development, and conservation. Prior to joining WWF, Sharon spent several years in west and central Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer, as a researcher, and as a humanitarian aid worker. She has also travelled and worked in Asia and South America. Sharon has a Bachelor's in Biology from the University of Kansas, a Master's in Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and a M.S. in Forest and Natural Resources Management and Policy from SUNY-ESF.
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