OUR TEAM

John Verdi

Education: BS in Criminal Justice from St. John's University

Trisha Watson

Favorite Plant: Calla Lily
Favorite Hobby: Tennis
Alma Mater: Daytona Beach State College

Crystal Jene McDougle

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University

Cherie Cook

Education: MA in Education and Human Development from Rollins College

Ethan Tyler

Education: BS in Physical Education from St. Joseph's College
MS in Exercise Science from Indiana State University

Terra Hovan

Favorite Plant: Live Oak
Favorite Hobby: Hiking
Education: BS in Business and Marketing from Penn State
ERAFANS Certified Nature-based Educator

Cayli Arico

Favorite Plant: Monstera
Favorite Hobby: Jamming
Education: Certified Professional Personal Chef

Ayana Verdi

Favorite Plant: Broccoli
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with my family
Fellowships: Drexel Fund Fellow 2019-2020

Mikael Maynard

Favorite Plant: Lupine
Favorite Hobby: Dancing
Education: BS in Environmental Studies with a focus in Botany from University of Central Florida

Jerra Skeen

Education: BS in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Oklahoma State

Alessandra Dubach

Education: Masters in Sociology from University La Sapienza

Gloria Weatherspoon

Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration, and a Master's in Organizational Leadership

Kelly McCombs

Education: Bachelor's in International Affairs, Florida State University
Certifications: FDOE Early Childhood Education

Mike Morrison

Education: MBA from Florida Institute of Technology, degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Michigan

Lisa Nemeroff

Education: MBA, Florida State University