Erika Zambello

Erika Zambello has had a diverse range of work experience in the field of communications and environmental conservation. Erika most recently served as the Communications Director for Audubon Florida at the National Audubon Society, where they were responsible for managing communications for the organization. Before that, they co-founded and co-owned TerraCommunications, LLC, where they held various roles related to communications and marketing until 2020.

Erika has also worked as an Associate Editor at National Parks Traveler, where they published news releases and feature content focusing on national parks. At the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, they served as the Communications and Marketing Coordinator, overseeing the marketing strategy and running social media campaigns.

In addition to their experience in communications, Erika's work in environmental conservation includes roles such as the Marine Economic and Tourist Development Resource Coordinator at Okaloosa County, where they managed the artificial reef program and implemented programs to protect and enhance natural resources. Erika also worked as the Social Media Communications Intern at Triangle Land Conservancy, where they used their communication skills to connect national issues to the local area.

Furthermore, Erika has experience in managing online content as the Managing Editor at Voices for Biodiversity, where they reached out to authors and photographers for original work and edited pieces for publication. Erika also worked as the Social Media Associate at Sarah P Duke Gardens, where they highlighted species and ecological phenomena in the Gardens through weekly blogs and social media.

Erika's research and analysis experience includes serving as the Plott Balsams Research Assistant at The Conservation Fund, where they conducted economic visitor surveys and researched clean water and conservation as ecosystem services. Erika also worked as a Development Assistant at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Overall, Erika Zambello's work experience demonstrates their expertise in communications, marketing, and environmental conservation in various organizations and contexts.

Erika Zambello holds a Masters of Environmental Management degree in Ecosystem Science and Conservation from Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment, which they obtained from 2013 to 2015. Erika also obtained additional certifications in Environmental Communication and Community Based Environmental Management from Duke University in 2018 and 2015, respectively. Additionally, they hold a Master's degree in Strategic Communication from the University of West Florida, which they earned from 2018 to 2019. Prior to their graduate studies, Erika obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Government and Anthropology from Cornell University, where they were enrolled from 2008 to 2012. Furthermore, they completed a Nature Photography Certificate from Sarah P. Duke Grdens in May 2015 and was a Natural Resources Leadership Institute Fellow at the University of Florida in April 2017.