Alysen joined HDCD in 2023 after moving to Colorado from her home state of Utah. Aly holds a BS in Geology from the University of Utah and has over 17 years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance.  She previously held a Board position with the Southwest Wildlife Foundation in Cedar City, Utah. While there, she donated her time and expertise to assist with the permitting and construction of landscape improvement projects in the organization’s Cedar Canyon Nature Park.  Through her vocation, she has participated in numerous scientific baseline projects, including projects to support designations for International Dark Sky Places. She and her family enjoy exploring the back countries of their new home state, and take pride in the conservation efforts that ensure the backcountries are protected for future appreciation.