SAM FISHMAN

Originally from Long Island, New York, Sam developed an appreciation for birds and the natural world from a young age. She went on to study Wildlife Management at SUNY Cobleskill, earning her B.T. in 2018.

After graduating, she gained hands-on experience through a variety of field positions across the eastern U.S., including work with shorebirds, waterfowl, wild pigs, and grassland songbirds.

In 2025, she completed her M.S. in Environmental Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, where her thesis explored how native vegetation and nonnative shrubs influence the foraging preference and behavior of Golden-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Her research included detailed foraging observations, vegetation surveys, and bird banding, all aimed at informing conservation efforts for these declining species.