Wendy is currently on a detail as the Southeast Fishery Science Center’s acting Chief of Staff for Science and Research.  

In her normal position, Wendy is a Fishery Management Specialist in the Office of Sustainable Fisheries. Wendy's job is to develop, review, and update national policies, guidance, and regulations pertaining to fishery management. She reviews proposed legislation for impacts on fisheries management programs and tracks fishery management actions across the U.S.  Her focus has been on climate change, ecosystem based fisheries management, fisheries allocations, and catch share fisheries.