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Dr. Amy Concilio is an Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and focuses on global change impacts, invasive species management, and ecological restoration. Her research spans grassland and rangeland ecosystems, with recent work in the Texas Hill Country and urban green spaces. She collaborates with Dr. Kim O’Keefe on drought resilience studies at Spicewood Ranch and leads initiatives like the CLI-RES Living Lab to enhance urban tree resilience in Central Texas.
- Education: Ph.D., Environmental Studies (UC Santa Cruz); M.S., Ecology (University of Toledo); B.A., Chemistry (Providence College).
- Positions: Associate Professor (2020–present), Assistant Professor (2016–2020), Visiting Professor (Fort Lewis College, 2015–2016), Postdoctoral Scholar (University of Colorado, 2013–2015).
Her research integrates field trials, greenhouse experiments, and stakeholder engagement to address climate change adaptation and restoration efficacy. Notable projects include quantifying carbon storage in Central Texas ecosystems, assessing urban food forest impacts, and managing invasive species like Bothriochloa ischaemum. She advises over 50 student research projects annually, emphasizing hands-on fieldwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Concilio is President of the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration and actively involved in community outreach, including free lead-testing programs and partnerships with local conservation groups. Her work bridges academia and practice, prioritizing real-world applications of ecological science.
- Awards: TPWD Lone Star Stewards Award (2018).
- Lab/Teams: Collaborates with Spicewood Ranch, Commons Ford Metropark, and CLI-RES Living Lab initiatives. Mentors students through the Interdisciplinary Scholars Program and Hook Fellows.
