Day Scott is a wildlife ecologist, photographer, and science communicator whose career has been shaped by resilience and a lifelong passion for the natural world. After a life-changing collision with a pronghorn herd left her with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Day faced immense challenges during recovery. Rather than dimming her drive, the experience deepened her commitment to wildlife conservation and education, giving her work a sharper focus and greater meaning.

Her photographs and research have been featured on platforms such as Animal Planet and Discovery, where they highlight both the beauty and fragility of wild places. Through her lens and her science, she helps audiences see the connections between people and wildlife and why protecting those connections matters.

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Day has also shared her expertise globally, including serving as a judge for the Australia Zoo’s Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition, where she worked alongside the Irwin family to showcase how photography can be a powerful tool for conservation and education.

Living with TBI continues to bring daily challenges, but Day remains committed to learning, teaching, and exploring. Whether in the field, the classroom, or on camera, she uses her platform to inspire others to value and protect wildlife. She also advocates for greater inclusion in science, encouraging a diversity of voices and perspectives in conservation.

Her journey is a testament to perseverance and purpose: even in the face of hardship, one person’s dedication can spark awareness and action for the natural world.