Gretchen Zantzinger
Terrestrial and Wildlife Ecology; Amphibian Identification and Population Quantification; Special-Status Species Surveys and Evaluations; Revegetation and Wetland Monitoring; Nesting Bird Surveys
- San Francisco International Airport, South San Francisco, CA
- Windemere Preserve, Dougherty Valley
- City of San Ramon On-Call Environmental Services
- Mitchell Creek Restoration California State Parks
WHAT IS BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
I like that my belief system is reflected in the company. The staff is honest, hardworking, and committed to the process of supporting clients. LSA’s employees are wholly capable of understanding the intricate and ever-changing laws while simultaneously applying them to the landscape.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
I was an assistant camel trainer at the Philadelphia Zoo. When my shift was over, I would volunteer my time collecting behavioral data while observing koalas.
IF YOU WEREN’T A WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?
I would be greatly disappointed; I was made for this job. If I didn’t work for LSA, I would work in resource conservation.
WHAT ARE YOUR LONG TERM ASPIRATIONS FOR YOUR CAREER?
My long-term aspiration is to continue to gain knowledge about the natural world. I hope to contribute to LSA’s success for many years to come.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
Working at an employee-owned company encourages me to think and work for the team, not just for myself.
