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From Academia to Entrepreneurship: Stephanie Manka's Journey in Wildlife Conservation
Stephanie's Career Journey
Early Interests and Education:
Stephanie Manka, originally known as Stephanie Shuttler, began her academic journey with a major in biology, initially considering a career in medicine as a backup to her interest in acting.
She discovered her passion for wildlife biology during a study abroad program in Africa, which opened her eyes to the possibility of a career in wildlife conservation.
Academic Path:
Stephanie pursued her PhD focusing on forest elephants and animal behavior, utilizing non-invasive genetics for her research.
After completing her PhD, she undertook…
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