Shannon Noelle Rivera
Wildlife Researcher · Consultant
UNODC Research and Analysis Branch, Wildlife Crime Research Unit
Vienna, Austria | Bogota, Colombia 2021, 2023-present | Currently serving as an illegal wildlife trade specialist working to improve knowledge of illegal wildlife trade trends with a specific focus on the gender dynamics of the trade for several key species for South America. This work falls under a new partnership between UNODC and USAID on exploring the role that women can play in both facilitating and preventing wildlife crime. Learn more about UNODC's Wildlife Crime Research Unit. |
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Wildlife Crime & Trade
2018| Society for Conservation Biology, University of Winchester
Qualitatively analyzed disposal methods of live animal confiscations in Southeast Asia, grant provided by SCB; research conducted through University of Winchester Learn more about the research project here. 2009-2014 | Mostly Monkeys 501c3
Past volunteer for urban sanctuary. This rescue based sanctuary provides high quality, long term care for a variety of exotic animals species including New and Old World monkeys, North American carnivores, and a variety of reptiles and birds. Part of the sanctuary's goals is to promote public awareness of animal welfare and wildlife trafficking. 2013 | Confiscated Primate Rehabilitation
Implemented conventional animal husbandry methods in a voluntary role at a rescue center in the Peruvian Amazon, providing care for six primate species seized from the illegal wildlife trade. Science Communications
Related TrainingS
2023 Trained on basic piloting of zodiac boats 2023 Certified in Crowd Management, Security Awareness, and Crisis Management and Human Behavior | STCW Regulation V/2 (8), A-V/2 (4),Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 as amended (including STCW 2010 Manila Amendments) 2022 Certified in Fire Prevention; Fire Fighting; Sea Survival; First Aid, STCW Basic Safety Training | STCW Regulation V/2 (8), A-V/2 (4),Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 as amended (including STCW 2010 Manila Amendments) 2019 Public Relations Training, IKAIKA Communications 2018 Graduate of the TELE Program Training Series, Yale School of Forestry 2017 Science Communications Science-telling Training, National Geographic Past Speaking Engagements
2024 Spain, Canary Islands, Bermuda - Wild Planet Lecture Series - Carnival Cruise 2023 Antarctic Peninsula & Ushuaia, Argentina - Naturalist, Viking Expeditions 2022 Gold Coast, Australia - Invited Presenter, Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists 2021 Invited Presenter, IUCN World Conservation Congress, Green Status of Species Session 2021 Invited Panelist, WCISA Annual Arboriculture Conference, Adapting to COVID19 Symposium 2020 Presenter, 27th Annual Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference, Urban Tree Species Identification 2019 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Presenter, SCB’s 29th International Congress for Conservation Biology, Disposal of Confiscated Live Animals in Southeast Asia 2019 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi - Presenter, 26th Annual Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference, Urban ʻĀina Symposium 2019 Mexico, Hawaiʻi, California - Lecturer, Wild Hawaiʻi Lecture Series - Carnival Cruise Lines 2019 Colombo, Sri Lanka - 2019 Global Dialogue on Wildlife Trafficking International Symposium 2017 Cartagena, Colombia - Presenter, SCB’s 28th International Congress for Conservation Biology, Barriers to Assisted Colonization 2017 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi - Invited Presenter, 24th Annual Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference, Barriers to Assisted Colonization 2016 Montpellier, France - Presenter, 5th International Ecosummit Congress 2016, Endangered Species Management & Conservation 2016 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi - Presenter, CTAHR Student Research Symposium, Endangered Species Management & Conservation 2016 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi - First Place Presenter, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa UROP Undergraduate Showcase, Barriers to Assisted Colonization Interested in hosting the WildPlanet Lecture Series? Get in Touch. FOrestry
RELATED CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
2019 Arborist Training Certificate of Completion, International Society of Arboriculture 2019 Pacific Island Forestry Professional (PIFC) Certification, USDA Forest Service 2018 Tools for Engaging Landowners Training Series, Yale School of Forestry
Gender
2016 | Bachelors Degree in Gender and Conflict Resolution, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa 2016 | Gender & Social Justice Certification, CSS-IUCN
2021 | Collaboration with Female Ranger Unit, Kariega Game Reserve | Bring the Elephant Home 501(c)3 Eastern Cape, South Africa Worked with Kariega's all female ranger unit, the Matriarchs, to organize a nature-based educational program at three schools in Asohx villages in Eastern Cape with the objectives of increasing awareness of elephant conservation and promoting women empowerment. International Conservation
MA, International Affairs and Diplomacy
Red List Assessor Certification, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Multinational Work
Since 2021 | Program Evaluator, US Fish and Wildlife Service, International Affairs, Division of International Conservation
Evaluated and supported the USFWS Multinational Species Conservation Funds. The funds include:
Oceania:
Marine
Related Training & CERTIFICATIONS
2022 Open Water Diver Certification 2016 Operation of underwater Depth Proportion Vehicle Training 2016 Trained in free diving, open water rescue procedures, and tactical skills related to working on a small crew catamaran. 2016 Registered Protected Species Observer (Marine Mammals) Certification, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Ocean Legends Dive Center
2014-2016 | Developed and implemented a sustainability program focused on responsible tourism practices and conservation while facilitating collaborative partnerships with research-based institutions. Ocean Discovery Institute 501(c)3
2010-2012 | Assisted classroom instructors in providing hands-on scientific lessons, field experiences and community service projects to under-served elementary and middle school students in San Diego Unified School District. The educational non-profit uses ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders. Facilitation
2022 Wollongong, Australia - Pre-Congress Workshop Facilitator, Ecological Society of Australia & Society for Conservation Biology Oceania Conservation Congress
2021 Facilitator and Organizer, "One Welfare Approaches to Elephant Conservation" World Cafe Event, Eastern Cape South Africa, BTEH 2020 Judge, Young Champions of the Earth Contest UN Environmental Programme / CoalitionWILD 2017 Facilitator and Organizer. Citizen Forester Training and Certification, Kaulunani UCF Program 2017 Facilitator and Organizer, ‘Learning at Lunch’ forestry lecture series, Kaulunani UCF Program 2017 Facilitator, Next Gen Kaʻikaʻi Iwikuamoʻo Workshop, Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference 2016 Facilitator and Organizer, Assisted Colonization Workshop, US Fish & Wildlife Service |
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Project: Conservation
Project: Conservation 501(c)3, Board Member 2015-Present Board member for nonprofit organization supporting global conservation through visual storytelling and digital campaigns. Learn more and get involved at www.ProjectConservation.org Society for Conservation Biology
Society for Conservation Biology Oceania (SCBO)
Elected Board Member, 2017-2023 Affiliate Director, 2023-present www.SCBOceania.org Currently serving as a member of SCBO Board supporting conservation work in Australia, New Zealand, Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Society for Conservation Biology, Hawaiʻi Chapter (HISCB)
CoFounder & Board Member, 2016-2020 2020-Present, Adjunct Board Member Co-Founder and first president for the statewide Hawaiʻi Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology. Learn more and join the chapter here: www.HISCB.org Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance Foundation
Nāhululeihiwakuipapa Next Generation Committee 2016-2020
Supported the professional development of the next generation of conservation leaders in Hawaiʻi through the leadership of Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance. 2020 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference Planning Committee 2018-2020 Key member of the 2020 regional conference planning committee. Learn more and get involved at www.HawaiiConservation.org |
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