Working at the Lyon Center has shown me that there are so many career opportunities in the gamebird world! Before my time here, I would have never known that I could make a lifelong career out of gamebird research and conservation.
Valory Justice Undergraduate Gamebird Scholar (Reyna Lab)
- Student
- Student worker
Reyna Laboratory
Valory Justice is a senior finishing her bachelor's degree in wildlife and conservation science. She has worked with the Lyon Center as a quail technician for more than a year. Valory says living out her passion for helping animals while gaining countless opportunities for personal and professional growth has made her time with the Lyon Center one of the most rewarding jobs she’s had.
A Conversation with Valory
Describe an exciting or meaningful moment you’ve experienced with the Lyon Center
I’ll never forget the quail research field trips over the past two summers. I saw wildlife in Texas that I’ve never seen, and I met some of the wisest people at the ranches we visited.
How has your time with the Lyon Center influenced your academic or career path?
Working at the Lyon Center has shown me that there are so many career opportunities in the gamebird world! Before my time here, I would have never known that I could make a lifelong career out of gamebird research and conservation.
Educational background
B.S., Wildlife and Conservation Science, East Texas A&M University, projected 2026
Involvement
Treasurer, Chi Omega
Member, The Wildlife Society, East Texas A&M University chapter
selected Publications and Presentations
Potential Impacts of Grazon Herbicide on Northern Bobwhite Quail Egg Hatching and Chick Production, Annual Research Symposium Poster Presentation, East Texas A&M University