Brendan moved to Western North Carolina in April, 2024 after graduating with a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Cincinnati to pursue a career in land management and conservation biology. Outside of HRI and hemlock treatments, he also works as the seasonal member of the Pisgah Conservancy Non-Native Invasive Species Crew. Brendan loves the study of anthropogenic changes and invasive species and is passionate about inspiring local conservation management efforts in the Eastern United States. In his free time, Brendan likes to spend time with his family and puppy, play board games, make music, and watch college sports.