Dr. Nareff came to the UVM Center on Rural Addiction after 20 years in the field of wildlife biology. She has a PhD in Forest Resources Science from West Virginia University and a Master of Science in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia. Prior to joining CORA, Gretchen worked for the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She received her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology from UVM in 2002 and after living in numerous states, was thrilled to return to Burlington to join the team. She brings her project management, data analysis, and editorial skills to the team and oversees CORA’s budget and spending.