Meet the Author & Illustrator
Stevi Brown is an environmental scientist, illustrator, and field researcher based in Grays harbor County, WA. She holds a dual degree in Mycology and Geographic Information Systems, along with certificates in both of those fields as well. Her academic work focused on forest ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, where field research and mapping deepened her understanding of fungal diversity and haAbout the Author Stevi Brown is an environmental scientist, illustrator, and field researcher based in Grays harbor County, WA. She holds a dual degree in Mycology and Geographic Information Systems, along with certificates in both of those fields as well. Her academic work focused on forest ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, where field research and mapping deepened her understanding of fungal diversity and habitat relationships. This book grew out of that process—combining scientific observation with illustration as a way to learn and share. Drawing, painting, and engaging in scientific illustration helped Stevi recognize key traits across genera and species, refine her identification skills, and better understand ecological patterns in local environments.bitat relationships. This book grew out of that process—combining scientific observation with illustration as a way to learn and share. Drawing, painting, and engaging in scientific illustration helped Stevi recognize key traits across genera and species, refine her identification skills, and better understand ecological patterns in local environments.
With a background in behavioral science and over a decade supporting neurodiverse individuals and families, she brings a collaborative, inclusive lens to education and outreach— through a lens that values precision, empathy, and shared learning. Her portfolio (listed below) includes further creations such as interactive mushroom and lichen maps, web map applications, outreach materials, public surveys, visual dashboards, and story maps—all designed to connect people to place through both science and art. To explore more of Stevi’s work, visit her online portfolio by scanning the QR code or copying the link provided above.
Additional professional links are listed below, including her iNaturalist profile, which features over 500 observations and more than 300 fungi or lichen species she has identified and recorded as part of citizen science efforts.
Her LinkedIn profile is also available as a point of contact.
Additional professional links are listed below, including her iNaturalist profile, which features over 500 observations and more than 300 fungi or lichen species she has identified and recorded as part of citizen science efforts.
Her LinkedIn profile is also available as a point of contact.
