Meet the Team

Having always loved science and nature, it wasn’t surprising that Amanda decided to major in Biology at the University of North Georgia. She pursued her interests in ecology research by working at the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center in Southwest Georgia, where she spent three summers learning all about the longleaf pine ecosystem. When asked to be a part of a research project on the Eglin Reservation, she jumped at the opportunity. After a few years working in the research and natural resources field, Amanda realized how little people know about the nature in their backyards, and she started looking for opportunities in outreach and education. In 2016 she began her journey with CBA as an Environmental Education Technician. Two years later she was given the ultimate honor of being asked to become their Education Coordinator. While the longleaf pine brought Amanda to Northwest Florida, it is the beautiful diversity of habitats encompassing this area that keeps her here. Whether her feet are in the wiregrass or in the water, she is always exploring, learning and teaching.