Interested in a career in conservation, climate science, or environmental sustainability? Wondering how to get started while in college?
In this conversation, Middlebury alumna Jodi Hilty ’93 shares practical advice for students interested in building careers in environmental conservation and related fields.
As President and Chief Scientist of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, Hilty brings decades of experience working at the intersection of science, policy, and real-world conservation action.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• Skills that help students succeed in conservation and environmental careers
• Ways to gain experience in fieldwork, research, and sustainability projects
• How conservation work connects science, policy, and communities
• Emerging career paths in environmental science and sustainability
• Advice for turning academic interests into real-world impact
Hilty graduated from Middlebury College in 1993 with a degree in Geography and has dedicated her career to applying science-based solutions to complex environmental challenges.
Whether you’re interested in ecology, wildlife biology, environmental policy, geography, or sustainability work, this conversation offers practical guidance for getting started in the field.