Megan S. Jones, PhD
Assistant Unit Leader - Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Megan joined the Oregon Unit in 2022. She conducts research on natural resource communication science topics to inform public outreach and engagement. A primary focus of her research is relational organizing: how communication campaigns can support engaged audiences to not only adopt conservation behaviors, such as planting native plants or reducing attractants for bears around their home, but also to promote these actions to others in their social networks. She is particularly interested in collective action in contexts such as climate action and adaptation, habitat stewardship, and public participation in decision-making. Megan also studies organizational culture change, and has done research on women’s leadership in conservation organizations. She teaches courses on topics such as facilitation skills in natural resource management, the psychology of environmental decisions, and fisheries and wildlife science communication.
