As a plant ecologist, her research has focused on a myriad of conservation and biodiversity topics including non-native invasive species, native shrub phenological response to climate change, coastal vulnerability and resiliency, management of sand plain grasslands, and rare species conservation. In her current position, Dr. Bois manages 275 acres of conservation land which consist primarily of sand plain grasslands, coastal heathlands, freshwater wetlands, and coastal shrublands. Her position at LLNF marries her interests in research, stewardship, and education where she leverages research experiences into educational opportunities. She currently sits on the Town of Nantucket’s Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee. Sarah received her PhD from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut where her dissertation research focused on invasive plant distributions in New England and efforts to prioritize species management in light of climate change.
