Grae Wilder
About Grae
Hi I’m Grae, an undergraduate student with years of experience in wildlife conservation research. As a longtime author, podcaster, and blogger, I’ve spent years exploring ways to communicate the beauty and urgency of protecting our planet’s biodiversity. Now, I’m bringing you along on my early career journey into the dynamic world of conservation!
“It’s great to see young Americans, like Grae sharing thoughts on issues important to them.”
— Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Books
Perry and Friends
Our Earth is in danger. We are at a critical turning point where we can choose our future. The youngest generation will have to be the next problem solvers and help save the world. It’s a pretty big task, but we know they can do it.
Accomplishments
- Teaching 'Conservation in Action' course at UC Berkeley
- Experienced vet medicine, laboratory research, zoo keeping, sanctuary care and shelter jobs
- Creator of educational podcast, blog, and YouTube channel
- Featured in the Chicago Tribune for meeting with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin’s staff to discuss environmental legislation
- Author of Power of Purple at 10 years old
- Author of A Talent for Kindness, Don't Let us Disappear, Perry and Friends and 101 Ways Teens can make a Difference
- Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar - Full Ride Recipient
- Worked with Bison, Jaguars, Condors, Wolves, Alligators, Monkeys, Snakes, Exotic Birds, Horses, and more
- Led city hall meetings for a learning center for the largest bird rookery in the Midwest
- Won Global Changemaker Video Competition hosted by the Global CoLab Network
- Taught a self-publishing workshop with the Global Co Lab Network