Our Crew

Welcome to the heart of Tampa Bay Watch: our dedicated crew. Each team member brings unique expertise and passion, collectively driving our mission to protect and restore the vibrant Tampa Bay ecosystem. Get to know the individuals behind our impactful work.

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Dwayne Virgint

Chief Executive Officer

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Peter Clark

Major Gifts Officer & Founder

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Serra Herndon

Habitat Restoration Director

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Meegan Wright

Director of Development

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Leah Biery

Executive Director of Education

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Cindy Reichard

Controller

Admin

Dwayne Virgint, CEO

Peter Clark, Major Gifts Officer & Founder

Cindy Reichard, Controller

John Anderson, Groundskeeper

Brittany Bogart, Office Manager

Shanna Bush, Community Room Sales & Event Coordinator

Tiana Kirby, Database and IT Projects Manager

Debbie Lee, Accounting Assistant

Charlie Shahbas, Maintenance Supervisor

Alexis Ware, Community Room Specialist

Rachel Zafar, Administrative Accountant

Development

Meegan Wright, Development Director

Lauren Aristizabal, Research Analyst & Donor Stewardship Coordinator

Rachel Arndt, Community Engagement Manager

Grace Horne, Special Events Coordinator

Marketing

Sarah Arcella, Communications Manager

Maria Maza, Social Media Coordinator

Education

Leah Biery, Executive Director of Education

Zoe Caraffi, Associate Director of Education

Madi Weaver, Education Manager

Dara Balter, Education Specialist

Grace Beane, Education Specialist

Cayla Bernstein, Education Specialist

Liam Couch, Animal Husbandry Assistant

Abby Golden, Education Specialist

Kathryn Jeakle, Education Specialist

Natalie Johnson, Education Specialist

Johnna May, Animal Husbandry Specialist

Sydney Morrow, Education Specialist

Lexi Stewart, Education Coordinator

Marine Operators

Aubrey Stevens, Marine Operations Manager

Mel Abernethy, Captain

Kelly Andersen, Captain

Bob Carr, Captain

Eric Davis, Captain

Taylor Harris, Captain

Science & Restoration

Serra Herndon, Habitat Restoration Director

Sara Brehm, GIS Specialist and Marine Debris Program Coordinator

Tara Kok, Native Plant Program Manager

Paige Paddock, Restoration Specialist

Richard Radigan, Oyster Shell Program Manager

Enrique Ramirez, Oyster Shell Recycling Program Specialist

Myles Schanck, Oyster Reef Ball Specialist

Discovery Center (DC)

Harmony Dawson, DC Guest Experience Coordinator

Meghan Pastreich, Guest Services Associate

Glen Richard, Guest Services Associate

Mitch Sellinger, Guest Services Associate

Anna Burns, Guest Services Associate

Gale Raichart, Guest Services Associate