Lauren Yehle is a data intern at GLD during the fall of 2023.

Lauren graduated from University of Gothenburg with a master’s in Political Science: Environmental Governance and Human Behavior. Originally from the US, she studied political science, economics, and history in her bachelors. Her research interests include collective action, policy acceptance, and sustainable development. She’s working on publishing her masters thesis titled “Carry on with Carrion? A wildlife road infrastructure study regarding the effects of ethical justification on policy acceptance” and hopes to continue her studies with a PhD. Having previously worked as a research assistant affiliated with CeCAR (Center for Collection Action Research) at the University of Gothenburg, she’s now excited to improve her data and survey skills with GLD.