These are the faces of the wonderful staff members that help make our programs amazing! They bring a wealth of knowledge from across the United States and are excited to be a part of the 2025 CBFS team. Get to know them while on program with us!
Zach Nehila
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Katie Riley
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My name is Zach and I'm from South Jersey right outside of Philadelphia. I graduated from the University of Maryland where I studied ecology and evolutionary biology. I love spending time outdoors and at local parks, and am always keeping an eye out for an exciting bird (my favorite is the Cedar Waxwing). I enjoy long and slow hikes, cooking but mainly eating, and playing any type of games with friends. I am always trying to learn new things and am currently improving my wildlife photography and volleyball skills.
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Hi, I’m Katie! I am from the beautiful state of Maryland, and I recently graduated from Wilson College with a degree in Environmental Science and minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Conservation Studies. I love spending time outdoors especially going on hikes. I also have a love for soccer which holds a very special place in my life, I played throughout my undergrad, alongside other various sports. When I’m not working, I love spending time at the beach with my family, and swimming in the ocean.
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Remy Vigouroux
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Amanda Haft
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Zach Schultz
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Raven Weitzenhoffer
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My name is Zach Schultz, I graduated from Miami University in 2024 with a major in zoology and a minor in music. I love hiking, playing tennis, and hanging out with my friends, and I love to learn and teach other people about animals!
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Hi everyone! My name is Raven Weitzenhoffer, and I graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a BA in Environmental Studies in May 2024. I am super excited to be an environmental educator with Chincoteague Bay Field Station. I love anything and everything outdoors, including camping, hiking, kayaking, and so much more. Some of my other hobbies include gardening, cooking, and reading.
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Hi my name is Lauren Huffman, I am a recent graduate of East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelors in Marine Science. I really enjoy being outdoors whether that is walking a trail, swimming in the ocean, or even going out looking for frogs and salamanders! My favorite marine animal is the shortfin Mako shark. I also enjoy taking care of plants and growing food like tomatoes and peppers.
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Hi, I’m Blair! I grew up in South West Iowa. I attended college at North West Missouri State University where I received a bachelor’s in Marine Biology and Wildlife Conservation! I love traveling and have been to France, Italy and Switzerland. I’ve recently traveled to South Africa where I received my scuba certification and got to dive with sharks and whales! I enjoy everything about the outdoors and learning new things, I can’t wait to see and learn about Chincoteague ecosystems! In my free time I enjoy my grandma hobbies such as needle point and sewing!
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