Jaye Hughes
Jaye is a lifelong Virginia resident who graduated from Old Dominion University with a master’s degree in business administration in 2022. With a background in and passion for working with
Kayla Gradwell
Kayla graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a B.S in Biology and an Interdisciplinary Minor in Conservation Leadership. She began working for the Elizabeth River Project in Fall
Larry LaPell
After completing a 26 year Navy career, Larry completed his bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Management from Old Dominion University in 2018. A certified Executive Chef and a Tidewater
Jessica Pinsky
Passionate for the environment from a young age, Jessica is thrilled to have found her niche at the Elizabeth River Project. She has called Hampton Roads home for twenty years
Samantha Miller
Samantha received her Master’s in Environmental Policy and Management in 2019 and her Bachelor’s in Fish and Wildlife Management in 2013 from American Military University. Prior to working for ERP,
Sarah McBride
Sarah has a M.S. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology from Old Dominion University. She worked as an environmental consultant for 10 years before staying home to raise two
Yolima Carr
Yolima is a highly experienced horticulturist and landscape curator who has been one of our partners for many years. She has over 25 years of experience working as a horticulturist and curator including
Mary Bennett
Mary is a field ecologist with a background in conservation work. She completed her Master’s in Wildlife Science from Auburn University. At Auburn, she studied resource selection of the southeastern
Summer Mace
Summer began as a Seasonal Deckhand Educator in fall 2017. She graduated from Old Dominion University in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and an emphasis on Marine