Soraya is a biologist, independent journalist, and wilderness enthusiast. She is the author of The Wandering Naturalist online journal where she writes about her personal experiences and observations of Nature. Earning a bachelor's degree in biology with a concentration in ecology/evolutionary biology, she has experience in various field and laboratory projects including in assisting in an archaeological excavation, lizard and snake tracking surveys, threatened bird surveys, and wetland restoration. She has also hiked over 4,000 backcountry miles across multiple wilderness, is a survivor of stage-4 cancer and is a life-long advocate for wild Nature.
