While working on her Bachelor of Science in Marine Science at the University of South Carolina, Sara started working at SCWF in 1997 as the Administrative Assistant. Upon graduation in 1999, she began serving as Director of Education where she developed programs to engage South Carolinians of all ages in habitat enhancement, citizen science, and outdoor recreation. As Executive Director, Sara is committed to honoring the sportsman roots of the organization and exploring ways to engage new audiences. In her free time, Sara enjoys kayaking and fishing, especially at Lake Monticello in Fairfield County. Some other outdoor activities that she enjoys are gardening, hiking, camping, photography, beach-combing, and playing outside with her husband, three children, and the family dog.

While growing up in Mt. Pleasant, SC, BeBe spent a lot of time in the saltmarshes of the Lowcountry. She attended Camp Wildwood, sponsored by the SC Wildlife Federation, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and the Garden Club of South Carolina where she decided that she wanted a career in natural resources. She worked at the SCDNR in education where she led the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, trained teachers in Project WILD/Aquatic WILD, developed and launched natural resources programming, and created the first ever aquatic education program for the state. Her programs and work in aquatic education have been recognized by the American Fisheries Society, Aquatic Resources Education Association, as well as the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for outstanding programs. She also worked with SC Sea Grant Consortium to develop and launch a program to certify environmental educators across the state called Palmetto Environmental Education Certification. As a seasoned natural resource professional, she is passionate about advancing quality time spent in the outdoors by youth, women and families. She enjoys spending time on the water fishing and kayaking with her family and friends.

Angi helps donors engage more deeply with SCWF. Get in touch with her to designate gifts to your areas of interest or to support SCWF’s work through undesignated gifts of cash or other assets including beneficiary designations, donor advised funds, stocks, property, or through a gift in your will.

She previously raised funds to support the missions of the Columbia Museum of Art, the University of South Carolina, Oberlin College, and the Western Reserve Historical Society. She graduated from the University of South Carolina (MA, Public History, Historic Preservation), Kent State University (BA, Art History), and Winthrop University (Graduate Certificate, Arts Administration). She served two terms on the City of Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission, and has volunteered for Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Conservation Voters of SC, Congaree Riverkeeper, Columbia Green, and Historic Columbia.

Angi spent her childhood exploring the woods in her backyard, which led to frequent day hikes at state parks, in the foothills & cities, and on beaches. She is an avid gardener & home chef who especially likes to spend time outdoors with her husband, family, and friends.

Growing up on Lake Murray, Jay has always enjoyed wildlife and the outdoors. After graduating from the College of Charleston in 2000 he worked in the private sector but always maintained a connection to the outdoors. His life took an unexpected turn in the summer of 2012 when he saw a Baltimore oriole for the first time. Since then, he spends most of his free time birding, learning about birds, and studying their various habitat needs. During the spring of 2014, he attended his first SCWF event. Being inspired by SCWF’s mission, he earned his Palmetto Pro Birder certification, and has led bird walks for SCWF as well as Saluda Shoals park, Columbia Audubon, and private organizations. Even when he is golfing, hunting, or fishing, he is secretly birding. At SCWF, Jay coordinates the Wildlife And Industry Together (WAIT) program as well as leading birding classes for the Palmetto Pro Birder & Midlands Master Naturalist programs. He has a passion and love for all wildlife and hopes to inspire others to take a closer look at the life within our amazing planet.

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Bev is excited to return to her home state after living for almost 10 years in Farmville, Virginia, where she served as the Director of Operations for the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts. Bev has a B.A. in history from Furman University as well as a M.A. in European history from UNC Greensboro. She grew up spending time outdoors, and exploring South Carolina’s state parks and coastline, which is what drew her to SCWF’s mission. She still enjoys hiking, is an avid sheller, and is looking forward to reacquainting herself with our state.

Savannah discovered her passion for wildlife conservation while working on her B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology at Clemson University. After graduation she worked in the veterinary field until she found a position working as a wildland firefighter and wildlife biologist with Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, American Kestrels, Eastern Screech Owls, Loggerhead Shrikes, and many other bird species. This was when she found her love of all things related to birds. She is an Associate Wildlife Biologist and at SCWF, Savannah coordinates the Certified Wildlife Habitat, Schoolyard Habitat, and Community Habitat programs. She enjoys spending sunny days on the beach and salt marshes of Edisto Island with her husband, son, and two dogs. With a fondness for threatened and endangered species conservation, Savannah loves to document the beauty of South Carolina’s plants and animals through photography and videography to teach others about the importance of protecting our state’s wildlife and natural habitat.

Ari is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina, having studied Mass Communications and Environmental Studies. With their background, they have a strong desire to pursue environmental education and communicative design. Ari grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Greenville South Carolina and picked up interests in storytelling, hiking, mountain biking, and herbalism. Ari’s interests find their way into everyday work and create a strong sense of motivation and passion for all the projects that they are involved in. They believe that good can be brought upon by the smallest of actions and that there is always more to learn and more to share with others. They have a deep love of nature in all the ways from the natural that we can see, to the stories and lore that nature holds. Ari hopes to move forward to pursue graduate school and go on to address marine conservation topics and develop communication surrounding lesser-known environmental concerns.

Steve received his Bachelor and Masters of Biological Sciences/Marine Biology at Florida Institute of Technology. He is retired from a Federal Service career working and supervising for both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Ecological Services Division) working on wetlands, streams, rivers, fish passage and the Everglades Restoration; and the NOAA Coastal Services Center supporting coastal professionals. He is currently on the Board of Audubon SC and involved in National Audubon’s Marsh Migration (in light of sea level rise) Project. Favorite outdoor activities include diving, snorkeling, and downhill skiing.

A Columbia, SC native, Trip attended Wofford College and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned a bachelors’ degree in political science. Trip worked as former U.S. Senator Fritz Hollings’ State Director for many years, did a stint as a development officer with University Libraries at USC and went on to serve as Vice President Biden’s National Political Director on the 2012 Obama-Biden re-election campaign. He is the principal in S.B. King & Associates, a Columbia, S.C.-based government relations and public affairs consulting firm. Trip is our point person on legislation at the SC Statehouse, and he assumes those duties as well for our conservation partner, Audubon South Carolina.