Elise Gornish, PhD

Assistant Restoration Ecology Specialist, School of Natural Resources and the Environment

Founder and Director, EcoRestore

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Dr. Gornish’s current research foci include addressing restoration and weed management strategies that mitigate effects of climate change (particularly warming & decreasing precipitation). She also is passionate about designing financially and logistically feasible restoration strategies. Dr. Gornish employs a variety of strategies to facilitate knowledge exchange, including organization of workshops and field days, development of online information portals and best management guidelines, public presentations and a strong social media presence.

Degrees

  • PhD, Florida State University
  • MS, Florida State University
  • BS, Hunter College, New York