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Gwen White is an Adjunct Instructor at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, specializing in natural resource management and conservation communication through diverse professional experiences in government, consulting, and academia.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Conservation Biology from the University of Minnesota (1996)
- M.S. in Zoology from the University of Maryland (1988)
- B.A. in Biology from Goshen College (1984)
Dr. White's expertise spans fish and wildlife conservation planning, natural resources communication, and public relations, with technical specialties in non-point source pollution, invasive species control, aquatic ecosystem management, prairie/river restoration, and professional diversity initiatives. Her work emphasizes community collaboration and conflict resolution in resource management contexts.
Her professional recognition includes:
- Emmeline Moore Prize from the American Fisheries Society
- Two Distinguished Service Awards from the American Fisheries Society
With extensive teaching experience across six universities, she has developed landscape conservation programs for the US Fish and Wildlife Service, managed lake conservation grants for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and led communications initiatives focusing on public engagement and media strategy. Her leadership in the American Fisheries Society includes presidency roles in the North Central Division and Equal Opportunities Section, plus significant contributions to diversity programs through the Hutton Committee.
Active in community engagement, she supports Indianapolis' international population through martial arts instruction and Spanish translation services, building on her Peace Corps aquaculture development experience during civil conflicts in the 1980s.
