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Alexandra "Ali" Otto '27
CRP Student Researcher
Major:
Biology
CRP Research Project
Understanding and Advancing Improvements to Nighttime Lighting for the Benefit of Birds, Other Wildlife, and PeopleBiography
Ali Otto '27 is from Waynesboro, Virginia. Following environmental science experiences at a Virginia Governor's School, Ali realized that conservation was her calling, and she wanted to devote her life to mitigating climate change and protecting endangered species across the globe.
At W&M, Ali intends to add a minor in Marine Science with a focus on Integrative Conservation and Sustainability. Ali is a member of the Marine Science Society and is eager to explore other conservation-based extracurriculars.
She hopes to pursue a career in marine biology and conservation and advocate for the prioritization of ocean health.