Olivia Sciandra

Southeastern Representative to TWS

Wildlife Health Program Coordinator, Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

Olivia started as the wildlife health program coordinator with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) in July 2024. Her duties include the coordination of surveillance and management of wildlife diseases, including Chronic Wasting Disease and White-nose Syndrome. She completed her B.S. at the University of South Florida in December 2020 and earned a M.S. in Wildlife Sciences From Auburn University in May 2024. During her master's, her research included evaluating the prevalence of leprosy in Mexican long-nosed armadillos of Alabama and a human dimensions study of Alabama residents' tolerance and perceptions of armadillos. Since starting with ADCNR, Olivia has worked to train staff in wildlife diseases, build out reporting mechanisms for wildlife health issues, and collaborate with state and federal partners in wildlife disease surveillance. Olivia lives in Wetumpka, AL with her husband, three dogs, cat, snake, and rabbit. When she is not working, she enjoys crafting, hunting, running and reading.