As Communications Director for Audubon Florida, Erika coordinates engagement, communication, and publications for the Sunshine State's conservation, coastal, policy, research, Center, and sanctuary programs. Based in Tallahassee, Erika works across the state to tell stories of resiliency, and how birds and people are affected by climate change, development, hurricanes, and more. Prior to Audubon, Erika worked in communications and project management for regional environmental organizations and local government. Erika holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, and master's degrees from Duke University and the University of West Florida.
Erika can be reached at erika.zambello@audubon.org.
Coastal Conservation
July 25, 2022
— These juvenile birds may look almost like adults, but they still have growing to do.
Coastal Conservation
June 2, 2022
— "While the number of Roseate Spoonbill chicks represents an average success year for this area, we were surprised that they nested so late in the season,” explains Mark Rachal, Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuary Manager.
Everglades
March 25, 2022
— The interior wetlands of Cape Sable are among the most ecologically productive environments left in Florida.
About Us
March 7, 2022
— The community science program monitors endemic Florida Scrub-Jay populations across 46 Florida sites.
Coastal Conservation
February 10, 2022
— The Northeast Florida "Beach Lady" advocated for habitat and history in American Beach.
Coastal Conservation
January 24, 2022
— Coastal team member Jeff Liechty discovered an interesting Black Skimmer during the Tampa Bay region Christmas Bird Count.
Birds
January 1, 2022
— What was your favorite Florida sighting of 2021? For Communications Director Erika Zambello, it was an American Flamingo.
Chapters & Centers
December 1, 2021
— Changing landscapes and a changing climate have altered the range of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks.
Everglades
December 1, 2021
— Birds tell us that the impacts of climate change are here.