About Adirondack Research
Founded in 2012, Adirondack Research is a contract environmental firm focusing on invasive species and issues relating to climate change. Adirondack Research is proud to specialize in solutions to environmental and social issues in the Adirondacks and New York State.
Furthermore, our goal is to offer inspired science. We provide our clients with science that is presented clearly and intuitively in compelling, visually appealing formats.
By actively collaborating with local contractors, we strive to create clear and elegant solutions, bringing onboard a team of experts. Above all, we are driven by a practical belief—our core mission is to help everyday people in their daily lives. As scientists, naturalists, advocates, and citizens, we bring a multidimensional approach to our work, ensuring impactful results.
We use science to inform decisions. We communicate science to support policy.
Adirondack Research Team
Ezra Schwartzberg, Ph.D.
Director
Ezra is originally from Saranac Lake and spent 10 years working in academia in... FacebookTwitterLinkedInezra@adkres.org
Alexa Dean-Banks
GIS Project Manager
Alexa graduated from University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science in GIS (Geographic...
Roman Perkhaliuk
Cartographer
Roman, originally from Ukraine, currently resides in Kyiv. He graduated from Taras Shevchenko National...
Ashley Milne
Research Associate
Ashley Milne is an international affairs and public policy professional.Born and raised inIdaho, Ashley...
Claire Rosenfield
Graphic Designer
Claire is a graphic designer from the Bay Area in California. She is passionate about...
Morgan Hillard
AIS Field Assistant
Morgan is currently studying at Paul Smith’s College majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in...
Gage Root
AIS Field Assistant
Gage graduated from Paul Smith’s College in Spring 2023 with his B.S. in Fisheries...
Justin Wolford
Invasive Species Program Coordinator
Justin graduated in 2023 from Siena College with a degree in Environmental Studies. At...
Abby Paro
AIS Field Assistant
Abby is from Russell, New York and graduated in 2024 from Paul Smith’s College...Adirondack Research Early Detection Field Team
Adirondack Research Interns
Past Staff
Tucker Jakobe
AIS Field Assistant
Tucker is a junior at Middlebury College studying Chemistry. He is from Rainbow Lake, New...
Julia Luna
AIS Field Assistant & Scientific Communicator
Julia graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Environment and Sustainability. Though originally from...
Tucker Wells
AIS Field Assistant & Resident Photographer
Originally from Watertown, NY - Tucker is a member of the Spring 2023 Paul...
Evan Spencer
Early Detection Team Field Crew Leader
Evan Spencer graduated Paul Smith’s College(PSC) in Spring 2022 with a Bachelor of Science...
Kevin Dernier
AIS Field Assistant
Kevin Dernier is a recent graduate of Paul Smith's College and has earned his...
Mia Walton
AIS Field Assistant
Mia grew up in Oxford, NY where she spent most of her time in...
Meghan Bargabos
AIS Field Assistant
Meghan is from Manlius, NY and pursued a B.S. in Environmental Science and Sustainability...
Masen Sharpe
AIS Field Assistant
Masen is from Ontario, NY, and grew up spending most of his time in...
Beth Fisher
AIS Field Assistant
Beth is entering her senior year this fall at Clarkson University studying Environmental Science...
Carrie Griffo
Operations Manager
With a passion for data and analytics, Carrie joined the team in 2021 as...
Connor Vara
AIS Field Assistant
Connor grew up in a small town south of Buffalo, NY, in Silver Creek....
Clara Lloyd
AIS Field Assistant
Clara grew up in Webster, NY, and began pursuing her interest in aquatic ecosystems...
Sydney Aveson
AIS Field Assistant
As an outdoor educator, Sydney brings multi-disciplinary skills to the team. She is an...
Mark Privee
AIS Field Assistant
Mark Privee is a student at Paul Smith's College studying Ecological Restoration. He has...
Patrick Bly
AIS Field Assistant
Patrick is originally from Halfmoon, NY, and would spend his summers in the Adirondacks with...
Thomas Firkins
Early Detection Team Crew Leader
As an environmental scientist, Thomas brings aquatic invasive species(AIS) botany, limnology, research, writing, and...
Gabriella Gurney
Production Coordinator
Gabriella has been doing environmental research and communication since 2014 and joined the Adirondack...Past Interns
Olivia Otsuka
Hamilton College Intern
Olivia is a rising junior at Hamilton College majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring...
Ingrid Miller
Bowdoin College Intern
Ingrid is a rising junior at Bowdoin College majoring in Math and Earth and...
Our History
2012
We formed Adirondack Research as an S-Corp and attained our first contracts with Wildlife Conservation Society and The Pennsylvania State University. At this time, Adirondack Research had one employee.
2015
State and federal agencies, universities, and non-profits became part of our clientele. We formulated two taglines: “Informing decisions through science” and “Supporting policy through science communication.”
2018
Our staff grew to three full time employees, including field researchers and a GIS Technician. We also launched a new recreational map brand called Green Goat Maps.