Tiffany Pereira

Tiffany Pereira is an experienced Associate Research Scientist at the Desert Research Institute since July 2019, previously holding the title of Assistant Research Scientist. Concurrently, Tiffany serves as a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas since August 2017. Prior professional roles include Chemist at Leidos, Environmental Specialist II at SWCA Environmental Consultants, and Field Biologist at Knight and Leavitt Associates, focusing on compliance with environmental regulations and project management. Tiffany's background also includes positions as a Wildlife Biologist at Redhorse Corporation, Research Associate at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, Desert Environmental Technician at Aerotek, and internships with the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Southern California, supplemented by study abroad experience at the University of Otago.