Core Team
Julia Monk, PI
Julia Monk (she/her/ella) is an ecologist whose research focuses on understanding the role that animals play in ecosystem functioning, particularly in the context of global change. Prior to NYU, Julia was a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, & Management at the University of California - Berkeley (2022-2024) and received her PhD from the Yale School of the Environment (2022). She is originally from New York City, and her family is from Argentina; her research is largely rooted in these two places she calls home. Outside of work, you can find her hiking, cyanotype printing, and going on adventures with her dog (the only current full-time lab member!).
Email: j.monk [at] nyu.edu
NYU Faculty Page: https://as.nyu.edu/faculty/julia-monk.html
Willa
Willa is responsible for team morale and making sure we achieve the appropriate balance between outdoor activity and naps. Her favorite foods are carrots and cucumbers.