Noah Carl; President
Noah is a Research Technician at the University of Florida specializing in fire ecology. He received his B.A. in Zoology from Miami University, and has worked as a herpetologist at various U.S. zoos. He has also completed fieldwork in Panamá and South Africa, focusing on seasonal anuran migrations and snake antipredator behavior.
Dr. Jenny Paul; Vice President
Dr. Paul is a benthic ecologist by day and herpetologist by night. She is interested in exploring how environmental stressors affect target species as well as whole communities and applying simple investigative tools in novel ways to expand our knowledge of remote ecosystems. Although most of her work has been focused on aquatic ecology, broader interests in herpetology and skills in data analysis and writing have led to collaborations outside of her primary research area and new opportunities for scientific discovery.
Dr. Chelsea Smasal; Director of Animal Welfare
Dr. Smasal graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. She has dedicated her career to the health and well-being of animals, with a strong interest in wildlife and conservation medicine. She has a passion for the One Health approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Dr. Smasal has completed internships at both zoos and aquariums nationwide as well as international field work, most recently in Honduras and South Africa. Whether in clinical settings or in the field, she is dedicated to advancing global conservation efforts and ensuring the health of both wildlife and our planet.
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