MEET OUR TEAM

Brian is from Pittsburgh, PA, and has a BSc in Biology from Penn State University. Brian is a dedicated and passionate professional who specializes in non-profit leadership, zoological management, conservation, and education. After being an animal care specialist at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Disney's Animal Kingdom for 11 years, Brian joined Lubee in 2007 as Curator and became Director in 2011. During this time the organization has significantly expanded local and global conservation/education efforts, fundraising, marketing, capital improvements, native bat projects, and bat welfare and enrichment programs. Brian led Lubee to its 5th consecutive AZA accreditation in 2020 and ensures that the organization is consistently compliant with all federal, state, and local requirements. Brian has nearly 30 years of bat experience with numerous published articles on animal husbandry, enrichment, and medical management. He is extremely passionate about his role in the zoological/conservation field and is working to further Lubee’s status as a global leader in bat welfare, conservation, and education.

You guano know something about Tracy? She LOVES bats and a great pun!  She is from Pittsburgh, PA and has an AS in Zoo Animal Technology from Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. Prior to joining the Lubee team in 2015, Tracy acquired 11 years of animal care experience in the veterinary field and 5 years at Disney's Animal Kingdom as an Animal Food Specialist. Tracy is a creative person with a mind for details and enjoys putting her passions towards Lubee's conservation and education endeavors. Since her start, Tracy has lead Lubee through multiple successful events, the most prominant is the Annual FL Bat Festival held in October. Don't let her title fool you. She wears many hats🎩👒here at Lubee and makes everyone of them look marvelous.  😉 

From managing all of Lubee's Programs, to creating graphics for all avenues of Lubee, to caring for our microbats, to scheduling your tours, or coming up with new ways to enjoy our bats, Tracy has her finger on the pulse of what makes Lubee run smoothly. She hopes that you'll come visit or attend one of Lubee's many events! Come for the tour, stay to explore! And that's a-bat it. 😁🦇💕​

Annalyse is from Middleburg, FL and has a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida, with a minor in Business Administration. While in school at UF she joined Lubee as a volunteer in June of 2017 and in September of 2017 she joined the team as a Call-In Keeper. Annalyse's experience also includes working with rhinos and other large hoof stock at White Oak Conservation in Yulee, FL as a Wildlife Conservation Intern in 2018. She joined the Lubee team full-time in March of 2020 as a keeper and the records coordinator. Since then she has risen to her current position of Animal Care Manager which she has held since October of 2021. 

Annalyse is also the winner of the Tim Myrick Award of Excellence for 2022 & 2023!

Anna is from Jupiter, FL and is a graduate from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo where she received her AS in Zoo Animal Technology. She has always wanted to work with animals and found her calling in the zoo field. Anna started interning at Lubee after graduating from SFCTZ, and became a member of the team shortly then after. She has great empathy towards others, human and non-human, and is very grateful to be involved in bat conservation as part of a wonderful team. Come join Anna, and the Lubee team as a Intern or Volunteer. She's ready to lead you on a wild adventure of animal care and more!

Paige is from Indiana, where she received her BS in Wildlife from Purdue University. She discovered her passion for bats while learning wildlife research techniques in college, and went on to assist with bat research projects in South Carolina and Georgia after graduating. While she loved the research side of her profession, she found that she was even more passionate about sharing that information with people. She has helped connect people to a variety of animals at nature centers, zoos, and schools around the US, but it has always been Paige’s dream to connect people with her favorite animal, bats! We are really excited to have Paige as a part of the Lubee Bat Conservancy team! Be sure to check out Lubee's social media platforms to discover Paige's passion for bats!

We'd like thrilled to welcome our newest 2025 Animal Care Staff member, Caroline!

Hailing from from New City, NY and graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Zoology and a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Caroline's passion for animals ignited at a young age by visiting zoos around the country and knew she always wanted to work with animals. During high school years she volunteered at the Bronx Zoo where she coordinated fun and educational activities about wildlife for visitors. Caroline is a former Summer 2024 Lubee Bat Conservancy Intern and continued to volunteer at Lubee after her internship before joining the team in January of 2025. Caroline will be leading your VIP Tour and sharing all the wonders about bats and Lubee! We are so excited to have Caroline on our team!

Rikki is from Fort Lauderdale, FL and graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation. After graduating in 2020 she’s worked in the field on various research projects gaining skills with different species, including wood turtles near the Adirondacks, turkeys in north Florida, and Burmese pythons in the Everglades. Rikki is very excited to work with the bats at Lubee and get to know all of their unique personalities! Keep an eye out for a note from her in your online orders 😃.

Born in Miami, Florida. Wilder’s passion for animal conservation led him to a career in the zoo field. He got his start at Zoo Miami as a Reptile and Amphibian Keeper aide participating in conservation projects of endangered species like the Puerto Rican crested toad. After his time at Zoo Miami, Wilder took on roles working in biomedical research at the University of Florida then later spent time as a Senior keeper working with New World Primates. Prior to finding his passion for working with bats, Wilder worked alongside Dr. Elliot Jacobson as a Reptile Curator. Wilder is very excited to join Lubee as a Keeper and the Records coordinator, ensuring all 200+ of our bats individual records are up to date and well maintained! 

Niya is from Palm Coast, FL and has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Florida. She is someone who's always had one foot in the dirt and the other in a field guide. Niya knew early on working in zoology is where she is meant to be. After graduating, Niya completed a full-time internship at Lubee in August 2025. During her internship, she discovered that her passion wasn’t just working with animals. She also loved teaching people about them. For Niya, educating guests about bats and other species is an important part of building awareness, changing perceptions, and helping conserve these incredible animals. And if you really want to feel the full extent of Niya’s passion for bats, schedule a VIP tour!

Tim is our Bat House builder extraordinaire, fix everything guru, nonstop workhorse, and Winner of the Tim Myrick Award of Excellence in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, & 2025.

He came so close in 2022.  Lubee inside joke folks! 🤩😂🦇💖