People

Stuart B. Weiss (PhD, Stanford University), Chief Scientist, has
extensive research experience in conservation and population biology,
microclimate characterization, and statistical analysis.  He worked over
fifteen years at the Center for Conservation Biology at Stanford
University, authored more than 25 scientific publications, and served
as principal investigator for more than 40 grants and contracts (US
Fish and Wildlife Service, California Energy Commission, Silicon Valley
Land Conservancy, etc.).   CV (one page)   
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Christal Niederer (BS, San Francisco State University), Staff Biologist,
has extensive field experience concerning invasive species
management, vegetation monitoring, and restoration ecology.  She
worked five seasons as a biological science technician at Yosemite
National Park (vegetation and erosion monitoring,  meadow
restoration, and backcountry rare plant surveys). She also worked at
California State Parks in Half Moon Bay (threatened and endangered
species recovery).    
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James Quenelle (BA, UC Davis), Staff Biologist, has been with
Creekside since 2008. He has worked extensively on rare plant
management, invasive species control, and butterfly translocation
projects.  In addition to his conservation and restoration work, he has
a background in outdoor education.  He has also worked on and led
National Park Service trail construction crews.  
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Lech Naumovich (MESc, Yale), Staff Biologist, has extensive
experience in rare plant surveys, vegetation mapping, restoration
ecology, and conservation science.  He worked for 5 years as the East
Bay California Native Plant Society conservation analyst.  He is a
founding director for a non-profit restoration ecology institute (Golden
Hour Restoration Institute) and is currently working on updating the
East Bay Flora/checklist.  He has been working with Creekside since
2007.  
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