Although the American Ornithological Society (AOS) is a scientific society, our role extends beyond science and research. Part of our mission is to enrich ornithology as a profession, and a key component of this is creating a strong and inclusive community that welcomes, supports, and celebrates a broad diversity of individuals. Beyond showcasing our members’ science, we also support a strong community by celebrating our members as individuals, each with our own strengths, challenges, backgrounds, and special interests.

Our “Faces of AOS” blog post series highlights the broad spectrum of AOS members, provides opportunities for recognition and connection, and personalizes the field of ornithology. For each post, we showcase one of our AOS members and learn about their goals, their interests, and a fun fact or two!


Faces of AOS Profiles

Man looking at colorful bird specimens
February 2023 Profile
Jarome Ali
examining museum specimens to be used for collecting color data (with a camera and/or spectrophotometer).

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Lyn Brown
March 2023 Profile
Lyn Brown
, Ph.D. Candidate, Trent University

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Amanda Rodewald
April 2023 Profile
2022 AOS William Brewster Memorial Award winner Amanda Rodewald extracting a Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) from a net near Jardin, Colombia. Photo by G. Santos.

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May 2023 Profile
Kristen Ruegg
, Associate Professor, Colorado State University

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Morgan Tingley stands in foreground wearing a billed hat and binoculars with mountains and river in background.
August 2023 Profile
Morgan Tingley
, Associate Professor, University of California, Los Angeles

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Tatjana Washington sitting on the ground holding a nest
February 2024 Profile
Tatjana Washington
, Ph.D. student, University of Chicago

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April 2024 Profile
Lauryn Benedict
, Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado. Photo courtesy of the University of Northern Colorado

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