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Our Mission

Through a coalition of support, we promote formal and informal environmental education throughout Mississippi by sharing resources, facilitating networking, and encouraging stewardship.

Our Vision

A state where all persons in Mississippi connect with nature and promote environmental stewardship.

Debra Veeder

Adopt-A-Stream Director

MS Wildlife Federation/Jackson

Chairman

Adopt-A-Stream Director

Melissa Wells

MDEQ Outreach Education

MDEQ/Jackson

Treasurer

MDEQ Outreach Education

Jeremy Cumpton

Director of Conservation, Education and Wildlife

Hattiesburg Zoo

Board member

Director of Conservation, Education and Wildlife

Andrea Falcetto

Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Supervisor

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks

Board member

Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist Supervisor

Samantha Capers

Project Manager

USM/ Marine Education Center

Board Member

Project Manager

Tammy McKenna

Teacher of AP Environmental Science along with Chemistry, Zoology 1 & 2 and Environmental Science at Pass Christian High School.

Pass Christian School District

Board Member

Teacher of AP Environmental Science along with Chemistry, Zoology 1 & 2 and Environmental Science at Pass Christian High School.

Katie Fetzer

Vice Chairman

Leslie Burger, Ph.D.

Asst. Ext. Professor

Mississippi State University

Secretary

Asst. Ext. Professor

Jennifer Jerrolds

Conservation Biologist Educator

MS Museum of Natural Science

Board Member

Conservation Biologist Educator

Angie Stallings

Project Manager

MS Geographic Alliance/UM

Board Member

Project Manager

Hadiya White

Manager of Guest Experience & Interpretive Programs

Mississippi Aquarium

Board Member

Manager of Guest Experience & Interpretive Programs

Meet Our Board Members

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