Marianne Davenport is a dedicated forest entomologist contributing her expertise to the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States Forest Service (USFS) at the Lakewood Service Center. In her role with Forest Health Protection, Marianne applies her comprehensive knowledge of entomology, familiarity with the unique ecosystems of the Rocky Mountain Region, and proficiency in spatial analytics to advance the mission of the USFS. Marianne's career with the Forest Service spans several key roles, including serving as an Aerial Surveyor/Biological Scientist at the Regional Office, Aerial Survey Program, and earlier positions as a Biological Science Technician at the Lakewood Service Center dating back to 2017.

Prior to joining the Forest Service, Marianne played a valuable role in United States Geological Survey projects, particularly examining forest fuel changes along Colorado's front range after the last mountain pine beetle epidemic. Her commitment to the field is underscored by her academic achievements, culminating in a Master’s degree in Biology from the University of Colorado in May 2020. Her thesis, titled “Variability in Adult Reproductive Diapause of the Spruce Beetle, Dendroctonus rufipennis,” reflects her commitment to advancing scientific understanding in the field of forest entomology.

Marianne's journey in forest entomology began in 2015 during a transformative research experience as a community college student. This early exposure not only fueled her passion for the field but also instilled a deep appreciation for collaboration, effective communication, and partnerships in achieving common goals. Throughout her academic and natural resource career, Marianne has remained dedicated to fostering positive contributions aligned with the USFS mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands for the benefit of present and future generations.