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Yaxeny López
Yaxeny López
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Yaxeny López

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Nampa, ID USA

"Every journey for every person is different."

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Yaxeny's work combines: Environment & Nature, Science, and Learning / Being Challenged

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Day In The Life

Biological Technician

I collect wildlife data, restore habitats, and help communities discover the beauty and importance of nature.

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Day In The Life Of A Biological Science Technician

My Day to Day

My primary job is to support the wildlife biologist at the refuge. Some days that means starting with early morning wildlife monitoring—surveying bird populations, observing courtship behaviors, or tracking seasonal migrations. Other times, I’m in the field managing habitats—conducting vegetation surveys, removing invasive species, or maintaining trails. I also have the opportunity to spend part of the day engaging with visitors or collaborating with community partners to promote conservation.

Skills & Education

Advice for getting started

I'd recommend an undergraduate degree in biology. However, if you're interested in majoring in environmental studies, I'd recommend minoring or specializing in conservation biology. Make sure to take as many biology classes as you can.

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Business Administration and Management

    The College of Idaho

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Environmental Studies

    The College of Idaho

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Biological Technician:

Bachelor's Degree: Biology, General

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I left Honduras at age 16 with a dream to give my family a better life and became a role model for my younger sisters.

  • 2.

    My mom pushed me to apply for a scholarship I thought was impossible, and I ended up studying high school in Singapore.

  • 3.

    I arrived in Singapore not knowing English and had to teach myself the language through trial, error, and a lot of courage.

  • 4.

    A week in the Malaysian rainforest opened my eyes to conservation—I watched turtles hatch and ecosystems thrive or suffer.

  • 5.

    At The College of Idaho, I chose environmental studies to understand our place in nature.

  • 6.

    Working at an urban wildlife refuge, I tracked endangered birds, cleared trails, and helped people fall in love with nature.

  • 7.

    I’ve found power in being a Latina in conservation, seeing how my presence creates space for others to imagine themselves there too.

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