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Calvin Akiyama-Lee

Calvin Akiyama-Lee

Senior Biologist
Castro Valley,CA

Summary

Professional scientist with deep expertise in biological research and analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Proficient in molecular techniques, ecological assessments, and data interpretation. Reliable and flexible, with track record of contributing to scientific advancements and project success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Biologist

ICF
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Helped write biological assessment chapters for Delta Smelt and Longfin Smelt.
  • Ran different models that were used as lines of evidence on the impacts of how changes to water operations would affect different species.
  • Assisted with responses to public comments from interested parties.

Senior Biologist

USBR
04.2019 - 02.2025
  • Served as the project manager for the Directed Outflow Project.
  • Coordinated field, lab, and reporting work for the project.
  • Produced and contributed to several research papers as part of this project.

Senior Biologist

DWR and SWC
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with field sampling for larval and juvenile longfin smelt.
  • Helped coordinate activities with project partners at San Francisco State University and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
  • Assisted with the retrieval of nets, collected eDNA samples, and Echosounder data.

Education

Master of Science - Biology With Emphasis in Marine Biology

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, United States
05.2001 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology With Emphasis in Ecology, Behavior And Evolution (minor in Environmental Studies)

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
05.2001 - 01.2008

Years of Experience

  • Professional start date: 2008-09
  • ICF start date: 2015-11

Timeline

Senior Biologist

ICF
04.2024 - 12.2024

Senior Biologist

DWR and SWC
03.2024 - Current

Senior Biologist

USBR
04.2019 - 02.2025

Master of Science - Biology With Emphasis in Marine Biology

San Francisco State University
05.2001 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology With Emphasis in Ecology, Behavior And Evolution (minor in Environmental Studies)

University of California, San Diego
05.2001 - 01.2008
Calvin Akiyama-LeeSenior Biologist