Leah Biery

As Tampa Bay Watch's Executive Director of Education, Leah is responsible for ensuring that our organization provides meaningful, accessible opportunities for locals and visitors to learn about Florida’s unique ecosystems and Tampa Bay Watch’s efforts to protect and restore them.

With an academic background in marine science and career experience in nonprofit management, she is passionate about combining her skills to promote environmental stewardship. Leah holds a Master of Science in Zoology from the University of British Columbia Fisheries Centre and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from North Carolina State University, where she also earned a minor in Nonprofit Studies. She has been a collaborator on marine conservation, education, and aquaculture projects in Florida and abroad. In her free time she enjoys yoga, stand-up paddleboarding, freediving, and exploring near and far.