Julie Bless, St. Wildlife Conservation Coordinator, Nevada Dept. of Wildlife

Julie Bless, a 2010 Northern Michigan Univ. grad with a major in environmental conservation and a minor in biology, was honored as a "Twenty Under 40 Awards" finalist by the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network at a Jan. 24 ceremony.
Julie serves as the statewide wildlife education and volunteer coordinator for the NDOW.  With a passion for fostering connections between people and nature, she develops innovative educational programs and service opportunities that inspire stewardship of Nevada's rich wildlife heritage.