Dr. Jen Guyton is an ecologist and conservationist who weaves science and storytelling to illuminate the interconnectedness of all things. With a Ph.D. from Princeton University and a deep curiosity for the natural world, Guyton combines rigorous science with evocative visual storytelling to inspire action for biodiversity conservation. As a conservation photographer, she captures the raw beauty and fragile balance of nature, sharing compelling stories that bridge the gap between scientific understanding and public awareness. Her work has been published in leading scientific journals and major media outlets, engaging audiences around the world. Whether mentoring students, leading conservation action or capturing the perfect moment in the field, Guyton is driven by her commitment to protecting our planet’s wild places. She continues to champion innovative approaches to understanding and protecting Earth’s most vulnerable ecosystems.

She received her first National Geographic grant in 2014. In 2019, she completed a Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. In 2022, she was the storyteller on the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project's Lungwevungu Expedition. Guyton now lives in Charleston, South Carolina, where she is working with a land trust to protect the state's unique wetlands.

Photo by Piotr Naskrecki