Brandon Vega

Brandon Vega is a senior at the University of Arizona studying Natural Resources with an emphasis in Wildlife Conservation and Management. His appreciation of wildlife stems from years of being an active outdoorsman in the southern Arizona region, where he developed a love for the Sonoran Desert. His passion for wildlife comes from many years of fishing and archery hunting, where he gained knowledge on the importance of protecting local ecosystems first-hand. Due to his love for the Sonoran Desert and his commitment to his community, Brandon aspires to pursue a career in wildlife management in Arizona. Along with his passion for the outdoors, he also has a passion for musicianship and performance. Brandon was a prominent member of the Pride of Arizona Marching Band between 2019-2022, where he was a part of one of the largest organizations on campus, worked in a team on a daily basis, and performed in front of thousands across multiple Pac-12 states. As a Liverman Scholar, Brandon is eager to improve his communication skills in the context of environmental science, in order to bring awareness to wildlife conservation in Arizona