Tasmin is a PhD student focused on dog-mediated Rabies, using epidemiological modelling, social and economic approaches. Her PhD is funded by the James Mccune Smith Scholarship at the University of Glasgow. Tasmin is also the Membership Officer at the Racial and Ethnic Equality and Diversity (REED) Ecological Network. She has been a member of the Network since it’s conception. and is passionate about increasing representation and opportunities for POC ecologists. ecologist. Her role is dedicated to engagement with members - sharing opportunities related to jobs, volunteering, networking, up-skilling, socialising and resource support.