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Paul is the Land & Conservation Coordinator at Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄlogo Center, where he supports habitat restoration and land stewardship, maintains trails and native plant gardens, and works with volunteers and community groups to care for the habitats that birds and other wildlife depend on.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Paul has a background in conservation biology, urban ecology, and ornithology. He holds a Master of Science in Biology from Texas A&M University–San Antonio and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management with a minor in Conservation Biology from Sul Ross State University. His research experience includes studying Black-capped Vireos, the effects of urbanization on songbirds, and wildlife management projects involving species such as Colima Warblers.

Paul is also passionate about making science and nature accessible to everyone. He has taught high school biology and college-level ornithology, worked in informal education at the San Antonio Zoo, and previously interned at Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄlogo Center in 2017. He believes that knowledge is for everyone, a philosophy that guides his approach to education, conservation, and working with the community.

Outside of work, Paul enjoys giving back to his hometown through organizations like San Antonio River Aid, where he joins teams of volunteers on kayaks to remove trash from local waterways.