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Hire Dr. Elsa A.

Germany

Ecologist & Researcher | Specialist in Social-Ecological Systems, Statistical Analysis, GIS, Biodiversity Science

Profile Summary

I am an experienced Ecologist and Researcher with a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois Chicago. With over 10 years of experience in social-ecological research, I have led and contributed to diverse projects that focus on the intersection of human and natural systems. I specialize in statistical analysis, GIS, ecological restoration, and project management, and I have published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles in leading academic journals. Throughout my career, I have managed and collaborated on large-scale research initiatives, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. My skills include advanced data analysis using R, the application of GIS technologies for spatial analysis, and the development of evidence-based solutions to environmental challenges. I have extensive teaching and mentoring experience, having taught undergraduate and graduate courses in ecology and wildlife studies, as well as supervising student research projects. In addition to my academic work, I am a Certified Arborist and have contributed to projects focused on biodiversity conservation and urban ecosystem management. I am proficient in English, Spanish, and German, which has allowed me to engage with international teams and stakeholders effectively. Whether you're looking for expertise in wildlife research, climate impacts, or data-driven environmental assessments, I offer tailored solutions backed by rigorous scientific research and practical experience.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Earth & Atmospheric Science
• ☆ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• ☆ Ecology
• ☆ Ecosystem Management
• ☆ Applied Ecology
• ☆ Ecological Restoration
• ☆ Grasslands
• ☆ Systems Ecology
• ☆ Biodiversity
• ☆ Landscape Ecology
• ☆ Gifted Education
• ☆ Science Outreach
• ☆ Urban Education
• ☆ Higher Education
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ R
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gray Literature Search
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Creative Writing
• ☆ Course Content Writing
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Technical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing

Research Market Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Analysis, Algorithm Design-Non ML, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics

Work Experience

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Northwestern University

September 2022 - June 2024

Postdoctoral Researcher

Chicago Botanic Garden

September 2021 - September 2022

Postdoctoral Researcher

Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies

November 2019 - December 2021

Education

University Fellow (Biological Sciences)

University of Illinois at Chicago

August 2014 - Present

PhD

University of Illinois Chicago

August 2014 - May 2019

Masters of Science

DePaul University

September 2012 - March 2015

Master of Science (Biological Sciences)

DePaul University

September 2012 - March 2015

Certifications

• Certified Arborist

  International Society of Arboriculture

  January 2018 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Elsa C. Anderson, Dexter H. Locke, Steward T. A. Pickett, Shannon L. LaDeau (2023). Just street trees? Street trees increase local biodiversity and biomass in higher income, denser neighborhoods . Ecosphere.

Elsa C. Anderson, Meghan L. Avolio, Nancy F. Sonti, Shannon L. LaDeau(2021). More than green: Tree structure and biodiversity patterns differ across canopy change regimes in Baltimore’s urban forest . Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 65. p. 127365. Elsevier {BV}

Megan L. Fork, Elsa C. Anderson, Adrian A. Castellanos, Ilya R. Fischhoff, A. Marissa Matsler, Chelsey L. Nieman, Isabella A. Oleksy, Michelle Y. Wong(2021). Creating community: a peer‐led, adaptable postdoc program to build transferable career skills and overcome isolation . Ecosphere. 12. (10). Wiley

Elsa C. Anderson, Emily S. Minor(2021). Assessing four methods for establishing native plants on urban vacant land . Ambio. 50. (3). p. 695--705. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Monika Egerer, Elsa Anderson(2020). Social-Ecological Connectivity to Understand Ecosystem Service Provision across Networks in Urban Landscapes . Land. 9. (12). p. 530. {MDPI} {AG}

Monika Egerer, Elsa Anderson (2020). Social-Ecological Connectivity to Understand Ecosystem Service Provision across Networks in Urban Landscapes . Land.

Elsa C. Anderson, Monika H. Egerer, Nakisha Fouch, Mysha Clarke, Melissa J. Davidson(2019). Comparing community garden typologies of Baltimore, Chicago, and New York City (USA) to understand potential implications for socio-ecological services . Urban Ecosystems. 22. (4). p. 671--681. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Elsa C. Anderson, Emily S. Minor(2019). Assessing social and biophysical drivers of spontaneous plant diversity and structure in urban vacant lots . Science of The Total Environment. 653. p. 1272--1281. Elsevier {BV}

(2016). Nest selection by red-headed woodpeckers across three spatial scales in an urban environment . Urban Ecosystems.