Summary
Joey Hulbert is a Research Assistant Professor at Washington State University with a decade of experience in forest health, plant pathology, and invasive species biosecurity. He combines rigorous field mensuration and lab-based plant pathology skills with a passion for science communication, citizen science, and public engagement—translating complex genetics and surveillance work into accessible, web-based resources. Joey has held roles from USDA NIFA postdoctoral fellow to program director of Forest Health Watch, reflecting both research depth and community-driven program leadership. Notably, he champions open data and collaborative analyses, actively seeking cross-disciplinary partners to scale biosecurity solutions. Based in Puyallup, WA, his career blends hands-on forest work with innovative outreach that strengthens local and global invasive species detection networks.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Dual Master of Science (M.Sc.), Dual Master of Science (M.Sc.) at Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Science (BS) at Washington State University
University of Pretoria