MEET THE TEAM

EXPERTS IN THE FIELD

ARC is led by a dedicated and talented team of conservationists. With wide-ranging skill sets, from hardcore science and policy to those who specialize in partnerships and awareness, we are building integrative conservation programs across the country and leading them with action and innovative methodology. Together, we can redefine what is possible in the realm of amphibian, reptile, and habitat conservation.

JJ Apodaca
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JJ Apodaca

EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR

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John-Mark Bell
John-Mark Bell

OPERATIONS

DIRECTOR

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José Garrido
José Garrido

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

DIRECTOR

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Stephanie Haan-Amato
Stephanie Haan-Amato

COMMUNICATIONS

DIRECTOR

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Nancy Karraker
Nancy Karraker

NATIONAL CONSERVATION

STRATEGY DIRECTOR

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Rachel Brubaker
Rachel Brubaker

GIS LANDSCAPE

ANALYST

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Becca Cozad
Becca Cozad

SOUTHWESTERN

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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Nicole Dahrouge
Nicole Dahrouge

PROJECT

COORDINATOR

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Lauren Diaz
Lauren Diaz

HELLBENDER RECOVERY

COORDINATOR

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Kat Diersen
Kat Diersen

PRIVATE LANDS &

POLICY DIRECTOR

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Katie Maddox
Katie Maddox

WORKING LANDS FOR

WILDLIFE HERPETOFAUNA

COORDINATOR

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Jessica Meck
Jessica Meck

PARCA Project

Coordinator

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Ben Morrison
Ben Morrison

COASTAL PLAINS

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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Emilly Nolan
Emilly Nolan

SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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Julianne Pekny

DIRECTOR OF

CONSERVATION

 & SCIENCE

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Sydney Sheedy
Sydney Sheedy

ASSISTANT FIELD

PROJECT

MANAGER

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Brooke Talley
Brooke Talley

TURTLE

CONSERVATION

& POLICY DIRECTOR

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Rob Tiffin
Rob Tiffin

PROJECT

COORDINATOR

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Zach Truelock
Zach Truelock

PRIVATE LANDS

BIOLOGIST

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FIELD BIOLOGISTS

Brian Dempsey
Brian Dempsey
Lucas Geurs
Lucas Geurs
Matt Goetz
Matthew Goetz
Kevin Hutcheson
Kevin Hutcheson
Grace Laskey
Grace Laskey
Maya Morales
Maya Morales
Maddie Prickett
Maddie Prickett
Reese Sloan
Reese Sloan
Karen Watson
Karen Watson
Kiki Combs
Kiki Combs

Digital Content  &

Design Coordinator

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Lizzee Warner-Garrido

Development

Support

Specialist

Priya Nanjappa
Priya Nanjappa

BOARD CHAIR

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@Ron Grunwald
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Eitan Grunwald

BOARD TREASURER

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Jimmy Bullock
Jimmy Bullock

BOARD MEMBER

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Sarah Cross Owen
Sarah Cross Owen

BOARD MEMBER

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Whit Gibbons
Whit Gibbons

BOARD MEMBER

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Tony Mills
Tony Mills

BOARD MEMBER

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David Proctor
David Proctor

BOARD MEMBER

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Dave Swartz
David Swartz

BOARD MEMBER

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Brian Todd
Brian Todd

BOARD MEMBER

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