Michelle TalalPhD

Professor Michelle Talal (she/her) grew up in Oregon and is excited to be part of the Willamette University community. She is an interdisciplinary environmental scientist with a focus on urban ecology and sustainable management. She uses mixed methods to investigate urban biodiversity patterns, nature accessibility, and ecosystem services. Previously, Michelle was a postdoctoral associate at Duke University and a Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholar at Tel Aviv University. In addition, she worked as an environmental consultant and educator throughout the Pacific Northwest. Michelle received her BA in Biology from Occidental College, Master of Environmental Management from Duke University, and PhD in Environmental Sciences from Oregon State University.