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 2026 CBFS team. Get to know them while on program with us!
Remy Vigouroux
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Raven Weitzenhoffer
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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 and am excited to continue getting to do what I love as an educator! |
Hi! My name is Raven Weitzenhoffer, and I am a returning educator at CBFS. I graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in fall of 2024 with a BA in Environmental Studies. I love all things outdoors, but have a special place in my heart for invertebrates (big fan of spiders!). Some of my hobbies include roadtripping, camping, solo travel, and (more recently) birding. I am super excited for the 2026 season!
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Zach Shultz
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Lauren Huffman
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Megan O'Connor
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Katey Bern
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Dayton Bright
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Elaine Walters
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Hello, I’m Day! I grew up near Ocean City, Maryland, and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (in New York) with a Bachelor’s of Science. I am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources through Virginia Polytechnic Institute, focusing on wildlife and ecology. After college, I spent two years serving in the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC), working at various Maryland State Parks. I have always had a love of nature, wildlife, animals and the outdoors. My experience with MCC made me realize that I want to pursue those interests as a career, and especially conservation and outdoor education. I truly enjoy working outside with like-minded people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, and also teaching people of all ages about the natural world. I am very passionate about entomology, and enjoy stumbling upon any wildlife both during work and personal hours. I’m always excited to see an unfamiliar or uncommon insect, and ready at all times to safely handle any critters that others might avoid.
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Hello, I’m Elaine Walters! I studied Marine Biology and Sustainability Leadership at Old Dominion University. I have traveled the world to help protect the environment, specializing in the study of nesting loggerhead sea turtles. I have worked both in the field and many outreach positions, including as a recent candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates. In my free time I enjoy art, fiber arts, and anything related to the outdoors!
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Meet our 2026 Summer Staff!
Claire Emerson
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Dimitri Gonzalez
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Hi, I'm Claire! I am originally from South Carolina, where I attended Furman University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Sociology. My passions include herpetology and getting to teach people about the coastal ecology! When I'm not working, I can typically be found looking for shells, shark teeth, or trying to find snakes. I love to spend my days outdoors exploring new places, and I can't wait for this summer at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station!
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Hi there! I am Dimitri Gonzalez. I went to college at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio where I played lacrosse and got my BS in biology with a minor in marine science. Over my summers throughout college I did different types of research. My first was a demographic survey on spotted turtles in fens in Ohio and then a behavioral study on dragonfly nymphs in Virginia. During the summer into my senior year, I worked for the community science program at the Duke Marine Lab and started my honor's thesis research. I presented my honors thesis on a behavior that could play a role in fiddler crab larvae's selective settlement among the three species. From these experiences I have gained a passion into scientific research and teaching that science to the youth since it's important to build that early connection to nature.
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Jordyn Drager
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Jazzy IIsley
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Hi I’m Jordyn, a recent graduate from East Stroudsburg University with my bachelors in Marine Science. I have a passion for marine life and ecology and I am so excited to be able to share it with others! I look forward to this new experience!
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Hi! My name is Jazzy, but I go by Panda at camp. I have been going to summer camp since I was very young, volunteered at an outdoor education program, and have been a camp counselor for two years. I am currently an undergraduate student studying marine biology at Hampshire college, and have spent the last semester abroad while participating in a SCUBA coral reef restoration program in Koh Tao, Thailand. I love camp, and I love the ocean, so I am very excited to combine the two!
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Austin Plagens
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Hannah Fumar
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I'm from Augusta, GA, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor's in Ecology. I have a strong passion for native plants and community involvement in parks. I have traveled to Yellowstone and Kenya for different classes and I love to go kayaking on the weekends.
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Hi! I'm Hannah and I'm from San Francisco, CA. I studied Environmental Science at the University of San Diego, and I'm interested in marine mammal conservation and husbandry. In my free time, I like to do Pilates, spend time with friends, and drink matcha. This is also my first time on the East Coast so I’m excited for this season!
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Corbin Teeters
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Hope Malocsay
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Hi, I’m Corbin, and I am from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. I am a 2026 Geology graduate from Kutztown University with a minor in Marine Science. I have spent the last year studying the formation of Carolina Bays on the Delmarva Peninsula. This will be my third summer spending time at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station.
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Hi, I’m Hope! I am from New York and I graduated with a bachelor’s degree Environmental biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF). My favorite organisms are amphibians! In my free time I enjoy hiking, foraging, tumbling my own sea glass, and collecting trinkets.
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Grace Marine
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Gabby Bicher
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Hi! I’m Grace Marine and I’m from Boyertown, PA! I go to school for Marine Biology at the University of Maine. I love hiking, reading, and painting in my free time!
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Hi, I'm Gabby! I grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from west Chester University with a bachelor's in biology and concentrations in marine science, and ecology conservation. I absolutely love to be outside as much as possible especially in the ocean. In my free time I enjoy about a million hobbies like sewing, hiking, reading, and yoga. Most importantly I love to spend time with my friends and family.
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