Margaret is the Flora Field Ecologist III at the Appalachians and Cumberland Plateau Domain (D07) based out of East Tennessee and has been with NEON for over 9 years. Her role involves leading a team of technicians to collect ecological data and ensures the accuracy and integrity of the flora-related data products. In addition, she is a NEON Certified Trainer, is the office’s IT liaison and Outreach liaison, and schedules all Terrestrial Observation activities. She has an M.S. in Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development from the University of Georgia, and B.S.s in Biological Sciences, Botany, and Zoology from NC State University.