Amy Erickson grew up in southeast Kansas, where her parents fostered in her a great appreciation for the outdoors. Her interest in wildlife led her to Kansas State University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Avian Ecology. Prior to joining RGALT in 2022, Amy held the position of Avian Biologist for Audubon Southwest, where she led projects to improve habitat for birds and other wildlife and foster conservation partnerships throughout the Middle Rio Grande. Amy has also worked as a project biologist for SWCA Environmental Consultants, was the Program Director for the Save Our Bosque Task Force, and served as Lesser Prairie-chicken Biologist in a partnership position with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Portales, New Mexico.

Amy has lived and worked in Socorro since 2018 and has developed strong working partnerships with landowners, the agricultural community, and numerous conservation organizations and government agencies. She enjoys building relationships with the local community to further the goal of land conservation and habitat restoration to benefit people and wildlife. In her free time, Amy can be found birding around town, hiking, cooking for her friends, and enjoying small-town Socorro life.