I’m Beth Ross. I’m a statistician specializing in ecological applications. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with state and federal agencies, NGOs, and other conservation-focused organizations. I am happiest when I’m working in a team environment with a diverse group of folks to find solutions to conservation problems. I have worked on a range of projects from sea turtles to migratory birds. While statistics, data science, and data visualization are all important skills I’ve acquired, I find that communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is critical for a successful co-developed product. I strive to communicate findings so that they are accessible for project partners and laypersons.
Education
Utah State University | Logan, UT | PhD in Wildlife Biology, 2014 and MS in Statistics, 2012
Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | MS in Zoology, 2007
Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | BS in Wildlife Biology, 2004
Experience
Owner and Statistician | Ross EcoAnalytics, LLC | Albuquerque, NM | April 2025 - present
Quantitative Ecologist | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Albuquerque, NM | March 2021 - September 2025
Assistant Unit Leader & Assistant Professor | U.S. Geological Survey SC Cooperative Research Unit & Clemson University | Clemson, SC | March 2016 - March 2021
Postdoctoral Researcher | Kansas Cooperative Research Unit | Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | June 2013 - March 2016