Living the Wild Dream: Passionate Protectors of Wildlife

Living the Wild Dream is a multimedia project highlighting five U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific Region employees who span from early career to near retirement.
In the film and stories, you will learn about the unique life and career journeys of Judy Gordon, Dan Nehler, Nicole Hams, Rikeem Sholes, and Typhanie Shepherd. With backgrounds from fish biology to documentary filmmaking - they share common stories of being introduced to wildlife and conservation at an early age; finding key role models, mentors, and advocates along their educational and career paths; and following their passions to work in conservation.
This project was created to further the visibility of people of color in the conservation field. Although this project centers around Black and African American employees who came through the Fish and Aquatic Conservation program in the Pacific Region, the hope is that their stories elevate the visibility and representation for all people of color in conservation, science, and outreach now and for the next generation. See their stories here: www.fws.gov/pa...
USFWS video: Typhanie Shepherd
An audio described version of this video is available here: • Living the Wild Dream:...