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The Florida Aquarium - 30 Years

Meet the Experts

Our Experts

The Florida Aquarium is proud of our leaders working to save marine wildlife and the places the animals call home. The team’s expertise runs deep on a variety of topics related to the ocean, marine life, animal care and welfare, coral conservation, and environmental issues — and they are eager to share it. To arrange an interview with one of our experts, please send an email to our public relations team at communications@flaquarium.org.

Tim Binder

Tim Binder

Senior Vice President of Animal Care and Health

Alyssa Blew, VMD

Alyssa Blew, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Maegan Gentry

Maegan Gentry

Senior Penguin Biologist

Eric Hovland

Eric Hovland

Animal Care Specialist

Debborah Luke, Ph.D.

Debborah Luke, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President of Conservation

John Mastrobuono, VMD

John Mastrobuono, VMD

Staff Veterinarian

Rachel Morgan

Rachel Morgan

Coral Propagation Manager

Keri O'Neil

Keri O'Neil

Director & Senior Scientist, Coral Conservation Program

Ashley Riese

Ashley Riese

Director, Sea Turtle Conversation Program

Stephen Schwanebeck

Stephen Schwanebeck

Manager of Horticulture, Landscaping, & Grounds

Tim Stripling

Tim Stripling

Director of Marine Operations

Lindsey Waxman, VMD

Lindsey Waxman, DVM

Staff Veterinarian