Vanessa von Biela is a Research Fish Biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Alaska Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. She earned her PhD in Fisheries from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, M.Sc. in Biological Sciences from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of California Santa Barbara. Her works addresses research information needs for the management of fish, wildlife, and lands. Vanessa’s research focuses on understanding the response of fish as individuals and at the population level to climate drivers. Vanessa enjoys sharing Alaska’s vibrant ecosystems and culture with her young three kids and husband.