Ana Sapp

Ana is a photographer, researcher, and artist who earned her M.S. in March, studying how oil and gas development and urbanization affect freshwater turtles in New Mexico and North Carolina. She also holds a B.S. in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology and minored in Art and Design at NC State, where she began blending scientific and creative work. Her passion for photography began in high school, inspired by Gabby Salazar’s presentation on the intersection of art and science. Ana aims to use photography and visual storytelling to help others connect with wildlife and show how creativity strengthens science.