Jennifer Mchenry
Senior Research Fellow at University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Top SchoolJennifer Mchenry is a quantitative marine ecologist and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Victoria with nine years of applied research experience at the intersection of ecology, climate change, and natural resource management. She uses novel field and lab methods, spatial analyses, and advanced statistical modeling to study foundation species like seagrasses and kelp and their role in coastal ecosystem function and societal benefits. Her work spans academia, government, and conservation organizations—from NOAA habitat assessments to state coastal mapping and policy-driven task forces—giving her a rare combination of technical, logistical, and stakeholder-facing expertise. Jennifer’s research increasingly focuses on how coastal ecosystem management can contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation, tying ecological change directly to nature-based climate solutions. She has a PhD in Geography (FSU), dual MS degrees in Marine Biology and Marine Policy, and a long track record of designing cost-effective survey tools and predictive habitat models. Based in Victoria, BC, she blends rigorous quantitative analysis with hands-on field innovation, such as low-cost imaging tools and ROV survey programs, to inform practical conservation and planning decisions.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geography, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geography at Florida State UniversityBachelor of Science (B.S.), Marine Science, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marine Science, Cum Laude at University of MaineDual Masters of Science, Marine Biology and Marine Policy, Dual Masters of Science, Marine Biology and Marine Policy at University of Maine, Darling Marine CenterSemester Abroad, Marine Biology, Semester Abroad, Marine Biology at James Cook University
Github Skills (7)
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Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
jennmchenry1/McHenry_Website
Nov 2021 - May 2024
Contributions:112 pushes in 2 years 6 months
jennmchenry1/Seagrass-Restoration-Trade-offs-Analysis
Mar 2021 - Oct 2023
Contributions:31 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 7 months
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