About us
The Northeast Chapter of the Florida Association of Environmental Professional (NEFAEP) is an organization of public and private sector environmental professionals and students from a diverse array of backgrounds throughout Northeast Florida.
We provide a platform for networking with a diverse array of industry members through thoughtfully planned professional development opportunities, social luncheons, hands-on trainings, and more.
New members are always welcome!
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Our group of members include professional biologists, engineers, geologists, archaeologists, educators, regulatory agents, GIS analysts, and more. All are welcome!
We serve Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, and Union County.
Thanks to our industry sponsors
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Meet Our Board
Our team consists of 13 professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Andy Woodruff
President
Andy is a senior ecologist and certified professional wetland scientist at CHW, an NV5 company.
James Richardson
Vice President
Caitlin Baker
Membership
Caitlin is an environmental consultant She has a passion for
Amy Guilfoyle
Secretary
Amy is a Project Director at SCS Engineers. She is an expert in the assessment and remediation of land recycling.
Aaron Sarchet
Treasurer
Aaron is a p
Clif Payne
Sponsorship
Clif is a senior scientist in the environmental resource and regulatory sector.
Brett Bartek
Events
Brett is an ecological consultant who volunteers to protect wildlife.
Mary Szoka
Student Outreach
Mary is an ecological engineer with an interest in stormwater management.
Ethan Vroonland
Communications
Ethan is an ecologist at CHW, an NV5 company. He is passionate about nature preservation.
Ryan Sipe
Board Support
Ryan is an archaeologist
Jeff Foster
Board Support
Jeff is an environmental engineer
Danielle D'Amato
Board Support
Danielle is a biologist and intelligence professional.
Mariam Higginbotham
Marketing
Mariam is a marketing coordinator at CHW, an NV5 company. She has an interest in nature conservation.
Upcoming Events
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Becoming a Member
Interested in building your professional network, gaining access to unique training workshops, and diversifying your knowledge of current environmental issues?
Consider joining the NEFAEP!
As a member, you will be able to attend local chapter happenings and the annual FAEP conference at a discounted rate. Membership also gives you access to our Member Directory, a comprehensive database that links you to over 900 environmental professionals throughout the state.
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