The team at the Florida Wildlife Federation is essential to guiding the Federation’s mission and work. They ensure our programs have an optimal impact as we push to keep Florida wild.
Meet the team at the Florida Wildlife Federation
Federico Acevedo
Digital Communications Manager
Federico is a passionate wildlife photographer and birder, using the power of visual storytelling to connect Florida’s community with our region’s unique fauna and flora. He enjoys adventuring in the outdoors, and visiting our state and national parks.
Casey Darling Kniffin
Conservation Policy Director
Casey is an experienced environmental advocate with a background in marine biology and conservation. She enjoys paddling, snorkeling, and exploring nature trails with her family in South Florida.
Becky Dotson
Operations Director
Becky has over 30 years of experience in business management. She enjoys her family, friends, reading, entertaining, traveling, sports, cooking, boating, and fishing.
Sarah Gledhill
President and CEO
Sarah has 20 years of experience running local, state, and national advocacy campaigns. She enjoys camping, biking and exploring our waterways with her family.
Morgan McClure
Marketing and Communications Director
Morgan weaves her background in communications with her passion for conservation to craft narratives that inspire action for wildlife. She loves exploring Florida’s natural spaces through hiking, kayaking, birding, and photography.
Marney Richards
Education & Outreach Coordinator
Marney is an enthusiatic biker, hiker, gardener and advocate of learing about natural resources and conservation through outdoor activities.
Board of Directors 2024/2025
Florida Wildlife Federation’s Board of Directors is elected by the general membership and comes from across the state to freely give their time and energy to the cause of conservation. The Board is comprised of committed volunteers who share the common goal of keeping our state rich in wildlife and natural wonders
René Wiesner Brown, Ph.D.
Chair
Dr. René Wiesner Brown has a background in land conservation, habitat restoration, and resilience, and is an independent researcher on climate science & policy.
Adam Morley
Vice Chair
Capt. Adam Morley is a northeast Florida native. He and his wife own Genung’s Fish Camp in Crescent Beach. He has dedicated his life to protecting and advocating for clean water and the conservation of Florida‘s diverse ecosystems.
Mason Theurer
Secretary
Mason is an active sportsman and wilderness enthusiast of Central Florida. With a background in GIS and landscape ecology, he hopes to implement a more sustainable future land-use model, and spread a passion of environmental conservation to his peers.
Clinton Trotta
Treasurer
Clinton Trotta is a financial advisor in Tampa Bay, Florida. He enjoys spending time in Everglades National Park and volunteering for environmental initiatives.
Dave Preston
Immediate Past Chair
Born and raised in South Florida, Dave is an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and Everglades water policy enthusiast.
Ray Carthy, Ph.D.
NWF Affiliate Rep.
Ray is a Wildlife Biologist and a faculty member at the University of Florida. His research centers on ecology of endangered species.
Joe Atterbury
At-Large Director
Joe practiced law in Palm Beach County for over 40 years, and holds a BA from UNC, and a JD from the University of Miami.
Reinaldo Diaz
At-Large Director
A dedicated environmental activist and outdoorsman born and raised in S Florida. His love of Florida’s wild inspired him to earn a J.D. where he focused on environmental law.
Jay Exum, Ph.D.
At-Large Director
Dr. Jay Exum is a wildlife biologist and owner of Exum Associates, Inc. a private environmental consulting firm based in central Florida.
Grant Gelhardt
At-Large Director
Grant has over 30 years of experience in Natural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, and Intergovernmental Coordination.
Laurie Hood
At-Large Director
Laurie Hood is the founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge. Born and raised in Louisiana, she graduated from LSU with a degree in Marketing.
Bobbie Lindsay
At-Large Director
Bobbie holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and now she holds the seat of President Pro-Tem in the town of Palm Beach.
Jaclyn Lopez
At-Large Director
Jaclyn grew up in Tampa Bay. She loves spending time outdoors appreciating the wonders of the natural world with her children.
Kimberly Mitchell
At-Large Director
Science, politics, and I collide in America's Everglades. World’s best aunt. World’s greatest stepmom. Tennis (when not limping). Seminole for life.
Jennifer Rehage
At-Large Director
As a researcher and college professor, Jennifer has over 20 yrs of experience in coastal conservation. Her passion is for the study and conservation of coastal fisheries and the ecosystems that support them.
Gretchen Robinson
At-Large Director
Gretchen is an Orange County high school math teacher, Air Force veteran, and environmental and education activist.
Jon Turner
At-Large Director
A Florida resident since childhood, Jon has a deep appreciation for the state’s wild places and enjoys exploring them through kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking. With a master’s degree from the University of Florida and a career in technology, he brings a unique perspective to conservation efforts.
