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! 

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Zach Nehila
Master Educator

Katie Riley
​Field Station Educator

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.

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
​Field Station Educator

Hi I’m Remy! I am originally from southern California until moving to Virginia to get my undergraduate degree. I graduated in 2024 from Averett University with a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses. 
I love anything outdoors, especially the ocean! I love learning about sharks and coral reefs in my free time. In college I got some hands-on experience working with sharks and ray research in Florida. I have also written an op-ed for my local newspaper about the importance of coral reefs and how people can make small changes to help save them. Lastly, I have a background writing ESG reports for companies, that gives companies a plan on how to become more sustainable.
 I started as a camp counselor here at the Bay Field Station last summer and am now excited to continue getting to do what I love as an educator!

Amanda Haft
​Field Station Educator

Hello everyone, I'm Amanda! I grew up in Northeast Pennsylvania and later moved to Central Pennsylvania to earn my B.S. in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences from Penn State. During my time in college, I had the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate professionals and learn a variety of research techniques. This experience only deepened my interest in teaching others about the outdoors and the incredible wildlife that inhabit it. I'm thrilled to be here at Chincoteague Bay, where the environment is a refreshing change from the creeks and lakes of Central PA! When I'm not working on improving my bird identification skills (it's a work in progress!), you can usually find me with my nose in a good book or practicing photographing wildlife with my dad's old camera.

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Zach Schultz
​Field Station Educator

Raven Weitzenhoffer
​Field Station Educator

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!

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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Lauren Huffman
Field Station Educator

Blair Caskey
​Field Station Educator

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.

​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!