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.
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.
News
July 22, 2021
— Florida Forever is the state’s premier land conservation program, acquiring parks and preserves to provide recreational opportunities, habitat for imperiled wildlife, and other benefits like water recharge and carbon sequestration. The Florida Wildlife Corridor is an ambitious conservation goal, aiming to create and connect natural area passages across the state, from north to south and also east to west.
Everglades
July 20, 2021
— The new schedule for Lake Okeechobee water management is especially important as new Everglades restoration projects come on line.