Lisa Canale

Lisa Canale holds multiple roles at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo: Coordinator of the Professional Master's Track in the Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science (TCBES) Graduate Program, Instructor, and Graduate Advisor within the College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS). She teaches core TCBES courses, the Professional Master's Internship track series, and specialized subjects like Business of Conservation, Science Communication, Writing, and Geospatial Analysis. Her office is located in Wentworth Hall, Room 18, and she can be reached at canale@hawaii.edu.

Her research and teaching focus on applied conservation strategies, environmental science education, and bridging scientific communication with practical fieldwork. She emphasizes professional development through internships and geospatial technologies in tropical ecosystems.

As a Graduate Advisor, Lisa guides students in academic and career pathways within the TCBES program. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her role reflects commitment to program administration and student mentorship. The TCBES program itself serves as her primary academic team and operational framework.