Rae Wynn-Grant is a large carnivore ecologist, wildlife scientist, and National Geographic Explorer whose work takes her from the forests of the American West to the savannas of East Africa. She is the author of "Wild Life," a memoir blending personal narrative with her groundbreaking research on bears, lions, and other apex predators. A passionate science communicator, Wynn-Grant has appeared on television and in major media outlets to champion wildlife conservation and diversity in STEM. She uses her platform to inspire the next generation of scientists, particularly young people of color, to find their place in the natural world.