The National Deer Association (NDA) recently welcomed three new interns for the first half of 2022. Nichole Kinney, Amber Kornak and Tanner Liby will work closely with the NDA staff in a variety of areas to support and continue NDA’s mission. All three individuals bring a unique skillset and diverse backgrounds that align directly with the NDA as an organization.

“This is a really exciting time as we welcome these new interns to the team and we are looking forward to everything they bring to the table,” said NDA Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams. “Each of these applicants offer unique skillsets and a variety of experience that will be a huge asset to our organization. These are extremely bright individuals that are driven and passionate to do great work and we look forward to their involvement with NDA.”

Nichole Kinney is currently enrolled as a junior at Lincoln College, working to attain her Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology. She currently works as a work study student with the Dr. G. Dennis Campbell Creekside Outdoor Environmental Center where she is conducting her own research about wildlife and natural history. Kinney is an avid bow hunter and is extremely passionate about the outdoors.

Amber Kornak graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Science in 2016. Kornak has recent experience working with Idaho Fish and Game as a Bear Management Specialist, and she also worked within the organization as a Senior Wildlife Technician. She has over eight years’ experience working with wildlife across five states and strives to continue to grow in the outdoor space.

Tanner Liby graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management in August of 2019. Liby has prior experience working with USDA as a Soil Conservationist as well as Pheasants Forever, where he provided on-site landowner technical assistance for conservation practice implementation.

Kinney, Kornak and Liby will serve as NDA interns from January 1 through June 31, 2022. Future internship opportunities with NDA will be posted on the Employment Page, and are offered in 6-month rotations.

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About the National Deer Association

Formally launched on November 10, 2020, the National Deer Association is a non-profit deer conservation group that leads efforts to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Formed by combining the strengths of two long-serving, successful organizations, the National Deer Association has a combined 38 years of action that has changed deer management for the betterment of hunting and protected North America’s most vital and admired game species for future generations. Visit DeerAssociation.com or follow @deerassociation on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.