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!
Explore the perks of membership.
Our 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
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Support our mission to advance the environmental industry of Northeast Florida.
We offer four tiers of sponsorship:
Platinum Annual Sponsor
$1250 per year. Contact to purchase.
BENEFITS:
- Exposure & recognition at NEFAEP functions as a “Platinum Sponsor”;
- Promotional emphasis on NEFAEP flyers & banners;
- Opportunity to be featured on NEFAEP social media;
- All the benefits of the Gold & Silver Sponsorships.
Gold Annual Sponsor
$500 per year. Purchase here.
BENEFITS:
- Exposure and recognition at every NEFAEP function as a “Gold Sponsor”;
- Opportunity to be a speaker or moderator at a program;
- One complimentary registration for all NEFAEP events for one year;
- All the benefits of the Silver Sponsorship.
Silver Annual Sponsor
$250 per year. Purchase here.
BENEFITS:
- Exposure and recognition at every NEFAEP event as a “Silver Sponsor”;
- Company logo on printed NEFAEP flyers and banners;
- Company logo on the NEFAEP website with link to company website;
- Opportunity for your company to make a presentation at one NEFAEP luncheon.
Networking Social Sponsor
$150 per month. Contact to purchase.
BENEFITS:
- Your choice of one month;
- Company name and sponsorship in our promo announcements and event flyers;
- Special recognition at Social and opportunity to offer brief remarks to attendees;
- Opportunity to distribute company promotional materials at the event;
- Provides for appetizers and one complimentary drink per social attendee.
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 serving as Vice President at NV5.
James Richardson
Vice President
Caitlin Baker
Membership
Caitlin is an environmental consultant She has a passion for
Amy Guilfoyle
Secretary
Amy is a Regional Director at NV5. 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 at NV5 who volunteers to protect wildlife. He’s a passionate advocate for turtle conservation.
Mary Szoka
Student Outreach
Mary is an ecological engineer with an interest in stormwater management.
Mariam Higginbotham
Marketing
Mariam is a marketing coordinator at NV5. She enjoys learning about environmental services.
Ethan Vroonland
Communications
Ethan is an ecologist at NV5. 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. She is a Team Lead at the US Army Corp. of Engineers.
Events
Drink Beer, Save Turtles
Raise a glass to turtle conservation! Join us at the Turtle Survival Alliance’s charitable event in Gainesville.
This event will feature turtle talks from regional experts, live turtles, and much more. It’s free and family-friendly! For more details, visit the Turtle Survival Alliance’s event page.
Details:
April 26 (Saturday)
1 PM – 6 PM
First Magnitude Brewery
1220 SE Veitch St
Gainesville, FL 32601
See full event details
Upcoming
We have a variety of exciting events planned for 2025, including:
- April 26 – Booth at Turtle Survival Alliance’s Drink Beer, Save Turtles event
- May 21 – Virtual lunch and learn with St Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)
- Nov 7 – Itchetucknee Moonlight Paddle and Overnight Stay
…and more! Sign up for our email list to stay updated and learn about volunteering opportunities while networking with your peers.
Past
In 2024, we held social events in Jacksonville and Gainesville, hosted a hydric soils training, arranged a fossil hunting tour, and celebrated the year with a full moon Ichetucknee River paddle.
In 2025, we’ve held two St. Augustine socials, attended the 2025 FAEP Conference in St. Pete, participated in the annual St. Johns River Cleanup, hosted a virtual Lunch n’ Learn with QuickReef, and held a Gainesville social with updates from the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department and Growth Management.
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.
Get in touch with us
Use this form to send us a message and/or join our mailing list.