VCE conservation biologists scale high peaks, paddle remote ponds, slog through wetlands, visit ordinary backyards, swing insect nets, and traverse the Americas. Field biology does have its benefits.
Supporting our work is a dedicated office crew and a corps of community naturalists and volunteers. All of us share a passion for wildlife and wild places.
Interested in having a VCE conservation biologist speak at your event, or lead a field outing? Please fill out our Speaker Request Form to start the process.
VCE Staff
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Susan Hindinger
Executive Director![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_1027-e1669066093812-180x130.jpeg)
Dan Lambert
Associate Director![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ryan-Rebozo-Robert-Laucks--180x130.jpeg)
Ryan Rebozo
Director of Conservation Science![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mistie-Boule-e1533669967814-180x130.jpg)
Mistie Boule
Business Manager![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/LProthero-180x130.jpg)
Laura Prothero
Director of Development![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Emily-Anderson-staff-photo_Sean-Taylor-180x130.jpg)
Emily Anderson
Director of Science Communications![Steve Faccio](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_43711-180x130.jpg)
Steve Faccio
Conservation Biologist![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/eric-thumbnail-180x130.jpg)
Eric Hanson
Loon Biologist![Picture of Desiree Narango](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dnarango_small-180x130.png)
Desiree Narango
Conservation Biologist![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/3859968432_1262fa3e65_b-180x130.jpg)
Kent McFarland
Conservation Biologist![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Michael-Hallworth-e1617739032384-180x130.jpg)
Michael Hallworth
Data Scientist![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/JTL-Head-Shot-Hat-Hike-180x130.jpg)
Jason Loomis
Software Developer![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Spencer-on-Mansfield-2-e1582571434557-180x130.jpg)
Spencer Hardy
Biologist![Kevin at the Great Florida Birding Trail](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-8.34.42-PM-180x130.png)
Kevin Tolan
Staff Biologist![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20200719_121753-180x130.jpg)
Alyssa Fishman
Development Coordinator![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2638-e1713366922736-180x130.jpg)
Elexa Phillips
Development Assistant![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Salt-Marsh-02_06_22-123-180x130.jpg)
Alex Johnson
Communications Assistant![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/JH-corn-2-180x130.jpg)
Jason Hill
Conservation Biologist![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_4956-Goetz-redshirt-180x130.jpg)
Jim Goetz
Caribbean Conservation Coordinator![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC00481-180x130.jpg)
Eloise Girard
Seasonal Loon Biologist![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Profile-Pic-II-180x130.jpg)
Toni Luff
Office Manager![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_3972-3-180x130.jpeg)
Rachel McKimmy
Communications and Outreach Coordinator (ECO AmeriCorps)Interns and Seasonal Technicians
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Eli Byington
Summer Spatial Science Intern![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PiaVCEPicture-180x130.jpeg)
Pia Carman
Summer Interdisciplinary Intern![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_4045-e1702483093369-180x130.jpeg)
Amber Jones
Insect Technician![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Anna_Peel_picture-180x130.jpg)
Anna Peel
Seasonal Bird Bander![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Zoeys-Bio-Pic-180x130.jpeg)
Zoey Pickett
Summer Field Ecology Intern![](https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screen-Shot-2024-06-17-at-11.14.39-AM-180x130.png)
Gita Yingling
Summer Interdisciplinary InternEmeritus Staff
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