Thomas joined ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest as an education intern for spring 2024 at the Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center in Phoenix. He helped lead educational tours and provide information to visitors at the center.
He will be graduating from Arizona State University in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree after studying ecology and conservation biology. Over the years, he has volunteered with many different conservation organizations and worked on several projects including small mammal trapping, aquatic habitat restoration, and vegetation censusing. In 2023, he took a seasonal intern position with the Arizona Game and Fish department where he worked on several projects including the monitoring of the critically endangered relict leopard frog, working with the U.S. Forest Service on a fencing project, and the banding of migratory passerines.
When he is not working, Thomas enjoys hiking, playing video games, and roller skating.
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