Alaia Mendoza

Position and Affiliation

Wildlife Intern, UF - Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center

Areas of Interest

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Research and Conservation of Endangered Species; Environmental Outreach and Education; Animal Behavior.

Education

University of Florida, Majoring in Sustainability Studies and TV/Film Production; minoring in Wildlife Conservation and Ecology; Expected Graduation in 2026

Project Involvement

Alaia is currently involved in the trapping and removal of invasive Argentine black and white tegus, crocodilian projects, and the Everglades Invasive Reptile and Amphibian Monitoring Program (EIRAMP).