Abigail George

I am a recent graduate from Northwest Nazarene University with a BS in wildlife biology and ecology. I have 2+ years of field experience working with birds and data collection. I have 2+ years of animal husbandry experience working with captive reptiles and amphibians as well as youth wildlife education. I am most passionate about environmental conservation and animal welfare.

Pinyon Jay research Field Technician at Intermountain Bird Observatory (2026-03 – 2026-04)

Conducted detailed aural and visual surveys of Pinyon Jays in southeastern Idaho

• Conducted detailed aural and visual surveys of Pinyon Jays in southeastern Idaho
• Recorded presence and absence data
• Documented Pinyon Jay behavior and flock activity
• Worked with ArcGIS

Common Nighthawk Conservation Researcher at Northwest Nazarene University Biology (2024-05 – 2025-12)

Research work with Automated Recording Units focused on Common Nighthawk conservation

• Worked with Automated Recording Units
• Work in the field setting up equipment, retrieving data, and repairing equipment
• Built and designed deployment equipment
• Worked with R Studio, Raven Lite, and Excel
• Managed, organized, and processed data
• Used GPS units to find study sites in the field
• Presented research at the Murdock Science Conference

Head Biology Animal Care Teaching Assistant at Northwest Nazarene University Biology (2024-05 – 2026-01)

Head animal care teaching assistant responsible for captive husbandry, education, and training

• Assisted in the captive husbandry of numerous reptile and amphibian species
• Worked with kids and prospective students, teaching them about the animals and demonstrating handling techniques
• Trained new animal TA's and created protocol care handbook
• Designed and built new animal enclosures
• Made education videos for social media

Event Photographer at Northwest Nazarene University Marketing (2022-09 – 2025-12)

Photography and image editing for university marketing and promotional materials

• Took photos at all campus events, including sporting events, academic events, student-led functions, student life, formal events, chapels, and music events
• Edited photos for the NNU website, magazine, and social media, working with Adobe Lightroom

Student Ambassador at Northwest Nazarene University Admissions (2025-01 – 2025-12)

Campus tour guide and student life representative for prospective students

• Gave individual and group campus tours to prospective undergraduate students
• Communicated campus history and student life on campus
• Facilitated faculty connections

Animal Care Attendant at West Valley Humane Society (2023-05 – 2023-08)

Animal care and medical support for domestic animals

• Cleaned animal enclosures, fed/watered cats and dogs
• Wrote medical and behavioral reports
• Participated in the care of sick and injured animals
• Worked with animals in training and enrichment exercises

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology and Ecology – Northwest Nazarene University (2022 – 2025)