Summary
Jennifer Hoey is an environmental scientist and research communicator with 8–10 years leading multi-partner projects that combine genomics, ecology, and 3D modeling to probe adaptive capacity in fishes and corals. She has secured over $500K in funding, produced eight publications, and moved between academia, museums, and state agencies—most recently joining the California Department of Fish and Wildlife after postdoctoral roles at the California Academy of Sciences and UC Santa Cruz. Jennifer excels at translating complex data for diverse stakeholders, mentoring youth in STEM, and designing collaborative, policy-relevant research programs. Known for pairing rigorous genomic analyses with hands-on field and outreach work, she brings both technical depth and a passion for building community-based conservation capacity.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Bachelor of Arts - BA at University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Rutgers University