Dana Sanchez

Dana Sanchez is an Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at Oregon State University, bridging mammalian ecology with outreach programs. Awarded the 2023 Frances Dancy Hooks Award for diversity advocacy, her research addresses human-wildlife interactions and rangeland conservation.

Research focuses on:

• Mule deer ecology and habitat management
• Invasive species control impacts
• Sagebrush steppe ecosystem resilience
• Adaptive management frameworks

Recent studies (2021-2025) show consistent focus on ungulate ecology (4 papers) and ecosystem restoration (3 papers). Methodological strengths include field experiments measuring herbicide impacts on wildlife, survival modeling under climate change, and soil microbiome analysis.

Extension leadership: Develops science-based resources on nonlethal bird deterrents, wildlife conflict resolution, and rangeland best practices for diverse stakeholders including farmers and tribal communities.