People

My research interest lies in the nexus of nature and human presence, especially of seemingly remote flora and fauna that are still affected by human activities. I seek to study the interactions and relationships among abiotic and biotic factors of islands and how to maximize ecosystem recovery.

I am a fifth grade teacher at Socrates Academy in Matthews, NC. In addition, I am a Lead Teacher with Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Education. It is my passion to teach students the science curriculum with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental education.

I work at the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control in the Bureau of Water. I'm the Watershed Manager for the Broad and Edisto Watersheds and Coordinator of the Champions of the Environment Grant Program. I'm an avid naturalist and especially enjoy identifying birds and plants.

Arturo Herrera started as a Software Developer in Nashville, Tennessee. After a few years, Arturo decided to pursue his dream and work with endangered sea turtles as a Program Manager in Latin America and the Caribbean for the next seven years. He worked as a Marine Park & Turtle Program Coordinator