About The Podcast
Hey all, my name is Alicia and I'd like to tell you a little bit about myself.
I've always loved wildlife! I wanted to be a marine biologist and a national geographic journalist as a young child, can you relate? I was the little kid who read encyclopedias about wildlife and dreamed about traveling to far off lands.
In fact I find all animals fascinating. While getting my biology degree I was elected to serve as an executive committee member of the first wildlife club established at Eastern New Mexico University. In college I also competed at college rodeos on my beautiful bay gelding, Tricky. After graduating I really had no idea what to do with a biology degree so I became an environmental project manager.
Project management mainly requires more people management than project management - I found that I loved working alongside passionate people while we successfully remediated polluted lands. To say the least, it was incredibly satisfying. Wildlife - especially endangered species - are a huge component of planning and implementation phases of environmental remediation projects. With the role as a project manager I was able to learn about the regulations and management of endangered species, yet there was still a piece of this story that was missing. It was big and blue...
Fast forward to 2014, I was busy working in a cubicle as a project manager and traveling to volunteer around the world on whale and dolphin projects. I felt a strong calling to follow my passion and apply for a graduate program to become a marine biologist. So I applied for a Master's degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. I knew I wanted to learn as much of the science as possible I thought I would apply for a PhD afterwards. This is when I experienced my ah-ha moment, I learned that I love connecting people and sharing stories about wildlife. I loved the concepts of project management and how using these tools can benefit both humans and wildlife... and this does not require a PhD. So I set off to make a BIG impact by helping others share their stories and successfully launch wildlife conservation projects through a podcast and coaching business.
Since graduating I became an entrepreneur to help project leaders grow impact, launch campaigns to reduce human-wildlife conflict, and use hypnotherapy to help leaders create a sustainable and mindful life while solving some of the world's hardest wildlife and habitat issues.
In 2018 the idea that I had to START PODCAST was on my "to-do" list. Finally I decided to take the leap and like most things in life it's all about the start. So here I am contributing to the virtual universe along with the other 600,000 podcasts out there.
It is with great anticipation and a lot of effort that I bring you stories, interviews, lessons learned from wildlife leaders and how they are making BIG impacts. I know that many of the people you will hear from inspired me. It's my hope that you take inspired action towards starting your project for wildlife from what you learned from these leaders.
To start a wildlife project all you just need an idea and passion to see it through. I can't wait to learn more about what you do for wildlife. Make sure to connect with me on Facebook and Instagram.
In each episode you will hear different views from scientists, business owners, non-profits, photographers, and more. The commonality is that these all of the people are all using their unique skills and voice to start and create projects for wildlife.
If you have already joined me on this adventure - I want to express my gratitude! Thank you! To make a larger impact for my guests - go ahead and rate and review the podcast. The more reviews and ratings we get the more iTunes and Google Play will share it with others.
I hope we can connect on social media - find Projects For Wildlife on Facebook and Instagram - @ProjectsForWildlife
With Love,
Alicia
I've always loved wildlife! I wanted to be a marine biologist and a national geographic journalist as a young child, can you relate? I was the little kid who read encyclopedias about wildlife and dreamed about traveling to far off lands.
In fact I find all animals fascinating. While getting my biology degree I was elected to serve as an executive committee member of the first wildlife club established at Eastern New Mexico University. In college I also competed at college rodeos on my beautiful bay gelding, Tricky. After graduating I really had no idea what to do with a biology degree so I became an environmental project manager.
Project management mainly requires more people management than project management - I found that I loved working alongside passionate people while we successfully remediated polluted lands. To say the least, it was incredibly satisfying. Wildlife - especially endangered species - are a huge component of planning and implementation phases of environmental remediation projects. With the role as a project manager I was able to learn about the regulations and management of endangered species, yet there was still a piece of this story that was missing. It was big and blue...
Fast forward to 2014, I was busy working in a cubicle as a project manager and traveling to volunteer around the world on whale and dolphin projects. I felt a strong calling to follow my passion and apply for a graduate program to become a marine biologist. So I applied for a Master's degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. I knew I wanted to learn as much of the science as possible I thought I would apply for a PhD afterwards. This is when I experienced my ah-ha moment, I learned that I love connecting people and sharing stories about wildlife. I loved the concepts of project management and how using these tools can benefit both humans and wildlife... and this does not require a PhD. So I set off to make a BIG impact by helping others share their stories and successfully launch wildlife conservation projects through a podcast and coaching business.
Since graduating I became an entrepreneur to help project leaders grow impact, launch campaigns to reduce human-wildlife conflict, and use hypnotherapy to help leaders create a sustainable and mindful life while solving some of the world's hardest wildlife and habitat issues.
In 2018 the idea that I had to START PODCAST was on my "to-do" list. Finally I decided to take the leap and like most things in life it's all about the start. So here I am contributing to the virtual universe along with the other 600,000 podcasts out there.
It is with great anticipation and a lot of effort that I bring you stories, interviews, lessons learned from wildlife leaders and how they are making BIG impacts. I know that many of the people you will hear from inspired me. It's my hope that you take inspired action towards starting your project for wildlife from what you learned from these leaders.
To start a wildlife project all you just need an idea and passion to see it through. I can't wait to learn more about what you do for wildlife. Make sure to connect with me on Facebook and Instagram.
In each episode you will hear different views from scientists, business owners, non-profits, photographers, and more. The commonality is that these all of the people are all using their unique skills and voice to start and create projects for wildlife.
If you have already joined me on this adventure - I want to express my gratitude! Thank you! To make a larger impact for my guests - go ahead and rate and review the podcast. The more reviews and ratings we get the more iTunes and Google Play will share it with others.
I hope we can connect on social media - find Projects For Wildlife on Facebook and Instagram - @ProjectsForWildlife
With Love,
Alicia
PUBLICATIONS/BOOK/ONLINE COURSES/ARTICLES
PRESENTATIONS/ PODCASTS/ WORKSHOPS
NEWS FEATURES
UAVDigest.com
KEJoyce.com blog
San Diego News Channel 10
VOLUNTEER
- Article SD Reader (2019)
- Article Bay Nature (2019)
- Article Oceans Deeply (2018)
- Article in Sistership (2018)
- Article Association of Women in Science (2018)
- Article Women in technology international (2018)
- Article Green and Silver (2018)
- Article Women and Drones (2018)
- Is the new wave of drone photography harming wildlife? Travel For Wildlife (2018)
- Six-Word Lessons, 100 Lessons for drone pilots and outdoor enthusiasts to fly safely, ethically, and green around humans and wildlife (2018)
- Evaluating the sustainability of the gray-whale-watching industry along the pacific coast of North America (2018)
- Maternal body size and condition determine calf growth rates in southern right whales (2018)
- Alimosphere Protecting Ocean Heritage. ENMU Green and Silver Alumni Magazine (2018)
- Accelerating Drone Innovation. American Women in Science. (2018)
- Four Tips for Integrating New Wildlife Protocols into a Successful Drone Project. ARAPS.UK (2018)
- STRIVE Plan. Drone flight planning for pilots and outdoor enthusiasts. Online Course (2018)
- Women Leaders in the Drone Industry: Be Authentic. Women In Technology International (2018)
- San Diego Marine Biologist Awarded for Creating International Drone Operational Protocols to Protect Wildlife. Women and Drones (2018)
- Her Love of the Ocean and Drones. Women and Drones (2018)
- Women and Drones and the Year Ahead. Women and Drones (2018)
- Community Spotlight: Alicia Amerson. DroneDeploy (2018)
PRESENTATIONS/ PODCASTS/ WORKSHOPS
- Drones and Wildlife Disturbance, San Diego Bird Festival hosted by San Diego Audubon Chapter (2020)
- Marine Conservation Happy Hour Podcast Episode 111 and 112 (2019)
- Podcasting a new storytelling agent for wildlife conservation, The Wildlife Society conference, Reno, NV (2019)
- Projects For Wildlife Podcast host (2019)
- Fight for the La Jolla Seals video by Toby Gad (Amerson speaks as an expert in video) (2019)
- Ocean Pollution and San Diego Concerns - Point Loma Democratic Club (2019)
- Marine Conservation Happy Hour Podcast guest Episode 111 and 112 (2019)
- Wildlife and Drones: Reduce Disturbance While Capturing Images - American Cetacean Society San Francisco Chapter (2019)
- Girls who Click workshop co-host Experience Wildlife (2019)
- Ethics and the Wildlife Photographer workshop co-host Experience Wildlife (2019)
- Selling Books at Events and Workshops. Get Published Podcast. (2018)
- San Diego Biotechnology Network. (2018)
- Drones and Wildlife - Central California Coastal Wildlife Disturbance Conference. Monterey Bay, California (2018) Women in the Drone Industry - Rio Hondo College Women Drone Conference. California (2018)
- Drones and Wildlife - Palomar College Earth Science Week. San Diego, CA (2018)
- Drones and Wildlife - Flight planning to reduce disturbance workshop. Brisbane, Australia (2018)
- Drones and Wildlife Disturbance Reduction Planning. World of Drones Brisbane, Australia (2018)
- Drones and Wildlife Conservation. University of San Diego, WOW STEM Program San Diego, CA (2018)
- Drones and Wildlife Disturbance Reduction Planning. DroneCon Palomar College, San Diego, CA (2018)
- Drones and Wildlife Disturbance. Mongabay Podcast. (2018)
- Drones for Conservation Research - Workshop. Monterey, CA (2018)
- How to build a flight plan to reduce wildlife disturbance, AUVSI XPONENTIAL Conference (2018)
- Sustainable gray whale-watching along the west coast of North America, Malaysia (IMCC 5, 2018)
- Best practices for drones and marine science, Podcast Interview (2017)
- Whales : Drones : Stewardship Seminar. Alimosphere. San Diego, Dana Point, and Monterey California (2017)
- How Scientists Use Drones To Benefit Marine Mammal Research. California Academy of Science (2017)
- Large Whale Entanglement - when a scientific approach joins a policy perspective. Society for Marine Mammalogy. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (2017)
- Drones for science communication. Society for Marine Mammalogy. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (2017)
- Women in Science speaker. Society for Marine Mammalogy. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (2017)
- Drones and Wildlife. Drone Radio Show Podcast (2017)
- Marine Mammal Policy and Science poster at the American Cetacean Society Conference. Monterey Bay, CA (2016) Through Their Eyes – a whale watching study. Presented at the American Cetacean Society San Diego Chapter (2015)
- Society for Marine Mammalogy Conference (2015)
- San Francisco, Moss Landing Marine Lab (2015)
- Loyola University (2015), and Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2015)
- Pacific Coast Whale Watching Working Paper. International Whaling Commission Scientific Committee Conference. San Diego, CA (2015)
NEWS FEATURES
UAVDigest.com
KEJoyce.com blog
San Diego News Channel 10
VOLUNTEER
- Respect Wildlife Campaign (2017 to current)
- The Wildlife Society Biodiversity Working Group Board Member At-Large (October, 2019 to current)
- Conference Abstract Reviewer
- Society for Marine Mammalogy: July, 2019
- Conservation Marketing (ConsMark): Feb, 2018
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Graduate Student Mentor 2017-2018
- Graduate Student Mentor 2015-2016
- IUCN - International Marine Mammal Protected Area Communication Intern April-Nov, 2018
- Murdoch University Cetacean Research Unit Perth, Western Australia
- Assistant researcher flying drones over humpback whales August to September 2015
- Assistant researcher flying drones over southern right whales July to September 2016
- California Whale Rescue Whale Disentanglement Emergency Responder February 2016
- Thank You Ocean Media Volunteer January 2016
- NOAA Volunteer
- Necropsy Training January 2015
- Observer on the Collaborative Large Whale Survey October 2015
