Pat Todd manages NPCA’s wildlife connectivity program in the Northern Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem alongside the Yellowstone Field Office team to remove barriers to wildlife movement and drive the cultural change that ensures these vibrant systems remain robust in the face of a changing climate. Her work focuses on wildlife-friendly fencing and roadway accommodations, such as overpasses and underpasses, to support Yellowstone National Park’s annual and seasonal wildlife movements outside of the park while reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions.

At NPCA, Pat is honored to work alongside community members and livestock producers who steward essential habitat for park wildlife and help maintain the integrity of Yellowstone National Park. She is equally honored to collaborate with great colleagues across the organization to strengthen an inclusive workplace culture that supports a diverse workforce. Outside of work, Pat can usually be found skiing, mountain biking, running, or otherwise photosynthesizing with friends in her community. She is also an avid dancer, connecting with people locally and while traveling through salsa, bachata, and kizomba.

Pat holds a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She published her first paper in 2024 on spatial scaling and change in black-tailed prairie dog towns and has conducted research on inbreeding depression in Devils Hole pupfish and vegetation management in the Harvard Forest. Prior to joining NPCA, she worked for the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA), a nonprofit focused on Indigenous-led stewardship, including restoration of culturally significant plants and prescribed fire practices. She also worked as a sawyer, thinning overgrown forests in the West to support healthy ecosystems and reduce wildlife risk.

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