Kaniya Sandoval

Kaniya Sandoval

Habitat Conservation Team Member

Albuquerque, NM

Kaniya graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife & Fishery Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. She conducted two research studies on multiple tick species during her undergraduate years. One research focused on the distribution of the species between prairie dog burrows in Eastern NM and the second on the survival rates of the tick species while being submerged in water.

Before joining Rio Grande Return, Kaniya worked with Rocky Mountain Youth Corp where she helped with restoration projects, fencing, trail building, and invasive species removal. During her free time, Kaniya enjoys being outdoors. Fishing and hiking are her main go-to activities. From time to time, she also enjoys doing at home crafts such as beading and sewing, along with spending time with her cat, Smelly, and all her horses.