Background
Vilella, Francisco José was born on September 25, 1955 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Son of Juan Josè and Olga Maria (Janeiro) Vilella.
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Francisco José Vilella
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Francisco José Vilella, American Wildlife research biologist. Achievements include implementation of results from molecular genetics research into conservation programs for endangered species; sponsorship of scientists from Latin America including Cuba for training in wildlife conservation; design of new field techniques for managing Amazon parrot species. Recipient Outstanding Performance award United States Fish & Wildlife Svc., 1992-1994.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, 1978. Master of Arts, Hofstra University, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1989.
Career
National Science Foundation research fellow, Water Resources Research Institute, U. P.R., Mayaguez, 1978-1979; teaching assistant biology department, Hofstra U., Hempstead, New York, 1981-1983; research assistant Wild Fish Department, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1984-1989; fish and wildlife biologist, USFWS-Caribbean Field Office, Boqueron, P.R., 1989-1990; fish and wildlife biologist, FWS-P.R. Parrot Field Office, Luquillo, P.R., 1990-1994; assistant unit leader Mississippi Cooperative F&W Research Unit, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, since 1994. Vice president Louisiana State University chapter of The Wildlife Society, 1984-1985.
Achievements
Membership
Member Society Caribbean Ornithology (board governors 1993-1994), American Ornithologists Union, Society Conservation Biology, American Museum Natural History.
Connections
Married Ana B. Arnizaut, September 24, 1988. 1 child, Isabela Beatriz.
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Nationality
Puerto Rican -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1978
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1983
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1989
Career
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1978 - 1979
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1981 - 1983
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1984 - 1989
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1989 - 1990
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1990 - 1994
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1994