Alia Dietsch uses social-psychological approaches to investigate human decision-making in the context of nature, such as human-wildlife interactions, carnivore conservation, endangered species management, nature-based (outdoor) recreation, parks and protected areas, and noncompliance. Two of her largest projects to date have informed federal public lands management and wildlife conservation and management in all 50 states (www.wildlifevalues.org). Alia previously worked as wildlife biologist with federally endangered Peninsular bighorn sheep, and as a forestry technician, wilderness ranger, and head instructor of wilderness therapy, allowing for unique perspectives on interdisciplinary challenges and ways to effectively engage multiple perspectives. Alia is also deeply committed to improving equity and justice across numerous social-ecological systems, including in carceral spaces. She has taught both campus and incarcerated students who seek holistic and transformative outcomes for all, and co-facilitates the Philosophy for Humans (P4H) Learning Community at Southeastern Correctional Institute near Lancaster, OH with the mission of building community to support transformative education and resisting dehumanization.