Megan Cheshire (Research Specialist) – Meg grew up on Long Island and earned a degree in wildlife science from SUNY-ESF. She first joined the Peterson Lab as an intern in 2023 and returned as a Research Technician in 2024. With a strong interest in wildlife movement, she began her research career in the Fate of the Caribou lab and now focuses on Elasmobranch movement along Long Island’s south shore. She loves spending time on the water and working alongside a great team.