12th Annual SEEA Conference & Research Symposium

Brian is the Director of Conservation Learning & Audience Impact at Brevard Zoo. In his role, he oversees the Learning & Engagement, attractions, and research/evaluation teams. He also serves as the President for the League of Environmental Educators in Florida (LEEF). Additionally, heis actively involved with the Assoc. of Zoos & Aquariums as well as the National Science Teaching Assoc. His research focuses on transforming adult zoo visitors into active learners through animal interactions, constructed environments, and interpretation. He earned a doctorate in curriculum & instruction from the University of Central Florida and a master's in anthrozoology from Canisius University. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out at the theme parks in Orlando and serves as a color guard instructor.