Desiree Di Mauro
Professor of Practice
Bio
Desiree Di Mauro, Ph.D. is an environmental management professional with extensive experience in federal and local government agencies, as well as consulting to private industry on endangered species issues such as critical habitat/pesticide use and sonar testing in whale habitats. Her areas of expertise and research include: endangered species and biodiversity conservation, Chesapeake Bay issues, and environmental education. She is currently a teacher and course designer for Fairfax County Public Schools and enjoys working with undergraduate and graduate students and passing along her love for the natural sciences.
Areas of Specialization
- Ecology
- Endangered species
- Chesapeake Bay policy
- Non-native species management
- Butterflies