Dr. Wes Boone is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Clemson University where he investigates carnivore community dynamics and how carnivores structure prey populations and influence prey behavior. Broadly, his research investigates how anthropogenic disturbance influences wildlife and how wildlife responds to restoration efforts.

Wes joined our program as a Graduate Student Mentor at the University of Florida in 2016. Since then, he has assisted with the annual planning and implementation of Conservation Leadership Week, alumni retreats, and student mentorship and guidance when they present at national conferences in the 2nd year of the program.