Elizabeth Martinez
Elizabeth Martinez recently graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. At the moment, she is working on estimating current and historical populations of peafowls in Coconut Grove, FL. Under the mentorship of Dr. Elizabeth Anderson and Dr. Christopher Baraloto, she is attempting to create a timeline of peafowl introduction and population trends, and examining social perceptions of peafowls among residents of Coconut Grove. Elizabeth has a strong interest in animal welfare and environmental and wildlife conservation. She will be starting at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine (Grenada, West Indies) this upcoming August, where she will be focusing on marine wildlife medicine.
Fun Fact: Her favorite marine animal is the Leatherback sea turtle and she is anxiously waiting for the moment where she can see one for the first time.
Contact: emart389@fiu.edu