NATA workshops are led by expert instructors who donate their time to share their extensive knowledge and experiences. The depth of knowledge of our instructors, their enthusiasm for conservation work, and their skills in sharing information with others are key components to the effectiveness of the NATA training program.
The below instructors have recently served as lead instructors for our various workshops:
Current Instructor
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences - University of Florida
Recent Instructor
Ecotourism consultant and keynote speaker
Tailgate Talks
Current Instructor
State Specialized Extension Agent
IFAS Extension - Wildlife Ecology & Conservation - University of Florida
Current Instructor
Associate Director
Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium
Land Manager
St. Johns River Water Management District
Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI)
Current Instructor
Wildland Fire Training Specialist
Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy
Assistant Director
Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
Vice President
The Aquatic Preserve Alliance of Central Florida
Current Instructor
Environmental Scientist IV
St. Johns River Water Management District
Current Instructor
Professor
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences - University of Florida
Senior Management Analyst Supervisor
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The following individuals have contributed to the development of the NATA program content and previously served as lead instructors for our various workshops. Many have provided video lecture materials which are still used in the online portion of the trainings:
Associate Dean for Science Outreach and Program Leader for Forestry and Natural Resources Extension
Oregon State University
Former Environmental Policy Coordinator
Florida Park Service
Wild Folk, LLC.
Former The Nature Conservancy
Environmental Defense Fund
Former The Nature Conservancy
Current Instructor
Senior Environmental Specialist
Alachua County
Land Manager
St. Johns River Water Management District
Former Senior Biologist
Former Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Former Northeast Florida Fire and Land Manager Specialist
The Nature Conservancy