Directors

  • Nancy Kon

    Nancy Kon has always been a visionary and has been able to ‘feel’ the world around her at a very young age. Throughout her life, she has been an activist/…...Read More

  • Aymee Laurain

    As a Florida native, Aymee grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida surrounded by a strong marine biology influence which included the Clearwater Aquarium and the filming of her favorite childhood television…...Read More

  • Andy Waldo

    Andy moved to Florida from Wisconsin in 1982 at the age of 3. He has spent his life in the woods and wild spaces of Florida. His passion is for the…...Read More

  • Dan Kon

    Dan has a passion for life and from the age of six has captured the vitality of the world with his camera.  He earned his degree in Photography and Multimedia…...Read More

  • Bobby Putnam

    Bobby is a native-born Floridian. He grew up in what he considers to be one of the most unique settings in the world,...Read More

  • Ileana Rodriguez-Ramirez Psy.D

    South Florida Chair and Educator – Ileana is the only daughter of Cuban immigrants who fled the Communist island in the early 1960’s. Born in California, Ileana moved with her…...Read More

Advisory Board

  • Peri Sedigh, Esq.

      Attorney Peri Sedigh practices law in Central Florida and is admitted to the Florida Bar and the Federal Middle District. She is a member of the Animal Law Section…...Read More

  • Catalina Urueña-Grajales

    Catalina Urueña-Grajales was born and raised in Colombia. She moved to South Florida in 2005. Catalina holds a BS in Biology from Florida Atlantic University, a certificate in Environmental Studies…...Read More

  • Arlene Cuellar

    An accomplished human resources professional, having earned both PHR and SHRM-CP designations, Arlene currently works with Talent Management systems. However, she also worked as a private...Read More

  • Alex Zelenski

    Alex Zelenski is an IOF Advisor. Resident Volusia County area since 2010, has been active in the local environmental community since graduating from Stetson University with a B.S. in Environmental…...Read More

  • Julia Sable PhD, MFA

    Julia Sable, PhD, MFA Julia Sable is a science communicator and educator with ten years of experience working in science museums....Read More

Division Leaders

  • DonnaLee Hilden

    Lead Education Coordinator for Highlands County – Originally from Bryn Athyn Pa, Donnalee has lived in New Jersey at the Weiss Ecology Center. She has previously worked as a school bus driver for…...Read More