Shiloh Autumn Schulte was born at home on October 5, 1978, beginning a life that would be dedicated to nature and conservation

Grew up exploring forests with binoculars, developing early passion for birds. Known for waking early to stoke the woodstove before heading into the woods

Four-month assignment checking nests along Colville River, earning nickname 'Nanook of the North'. Adventure included being stranded on Arctic island

B.S. in Wildlife Biology from University of Vermont as a Vermont Scholar

Married Shevaun Bateman, beginning 21 years of partnership

PhD research at North Carolina State University studying American Oystercatchers on the Outer Banks

Dissertation: 'Ecology and Population Dynamics of American Oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus)'

Senior Shorebird Scientist at Manomet Conservation Sciences, leading American Oystercatcher Recovery Campaign

Elected to serve local community, serving as Chair in 2022

Ran Boston Marathon numerous times, most recently in April 2025

Lost in an accident on the north slope of Alaska while engaged in field work