Strengthening Conservation Biology in the Balkans

Melissa Skrelja

I completed my bachelors studies in Earth Science and Education.  Both fields are true passions of mine and I am looking forward to combining both studies during this project in Albania.  I am a first-generation American; my family is from Albania, so this project has sentimental meaning to me.  Albania has a lot of potential and its biodiversity can help the developing country in many ways, especially economically. I hope this is only the beginning in my conservation and education efforts in Albania!