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
May 24, 2023
— The Coastal team's Kylie Wilson spots a banded Red Knot on Lido Key.
Everglades
February 2, 2023
— The field trip served as a fitting end to an exciting Everglades Coalition Conference.
Conservation
September 14, 2022
— County land conservation programs are an important part of protecting Florida’s natural resources, and are often created by county commissions or through local ballot measures. Audubon’s chapters have been instrumental in several proposals under consideration soon.
News
August 23, 2022
— Projects will protect critical headwaters, working forests, and recreation areas.
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.