The Florida Wildlife Federation’s members must cast their vote for District Directors before the 8th of September in compliance with provisions of the Florida Wildlife Federation’s bylaws.
Occupation
Consultant/Attorney
Interests
Boating/canoeing/kayaking, camping, SCUBA diving/snorkeling, freshwater & saltwater fishing, environmental activism/lobbying, conservation education, cycling/hiking, gardening/habitat restoration.
Affiliations
Resiliency Florida, Florida Water Advocates, Florida Bar
Goals
Now the third most populous state in the Union, Florida’s population growth shows no signs of abating. In fact, by 2070, the state’s population is estimated to balloon to almost 34 million. Without a concerted and sustained effort, we will lose the beloved wild spaces that make Florida special. That is not acceptable. With my legal background and years of experience in crafting environmental policy, I am well suited to help guide FWF and the next generation of conservationists to keep the “wild” in Florida’s wildlife.
Occupation
Research Wildlife Biologist at the University of Florida.
Interests
Boating/canoeing/kayaking, camping, SCUBA diving/snorkeling, conservation education, bird watching/nature photography, cycling/hiking,
Affiliations
IUCN Sea Turtle Specialist Group, Minorities in Natural Resources Conservation
Goals
My personal goals are to help the Florida Wildlife Federation engage an increasingly diverse stakeholder landscape with our relevant conservation issues, and there by increase support and resources available to the organization and provide the FWF BoD with critical, objective assessessment of conservation issues that lie within my areas of expertise. These goals will be accomplished through outreach activities and in my role as a scientist and faculty member at the University of Florida.
Occupation
Boat Captain and Owner of Genung's Fish Camp, LLC
Interests
Boating/Canoeing/Kayaking, Saltwater Fishing, Environmental Activism/Lobbying, Conservation Education, Waterway Cleanups
Affiliations
VP Friends of A1A, Captain for the Matanzas Riverkeeper
Goals
Adam will be able to leverage his personal network and social media following on the issues he is passionate about. His personal goals are to address water policy in a meaningful way, find solutions and alternatives to over development, and bring about change in how Florida views waste/trash.
Occupation
Software Engineer
Interests
Boating/canoeing/kayaking, camping, scuba diving/snorkeling, cycling/hiking
Affiliations
Goals
To advise FWF on their various technology initiatives.
Occupation
College professor
Interests
Boating/canoeing/kayaking, Camping, scuba diving/snorkeling, freshwater and saltwater fishing, conservation education, bird watching/nature photography, cycling/hiking, health of Florida's estuaries, coasts and fisheries
Affiliations
Science and Policy Committee, Friends of the Everglades
Goals
Personally, I would like to increase our awareness and stewardship among Florida residents (and visitors) of our valuable estuaries and coasts. As Floridians, our quality of life and our economies are intricately tied to the health of our estuaries and coasts, yet we often forget about this and we fail to invest on maintaining or restoring that critical health that supports the well being of all of us Floridians.