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Saving Amphibians and Inspiring Others

AF's Department of Research is now based at Agnes Scott College. AF's Department of Research is now based at Agnes Scott College.

 

 

We are so excited about this collaborative partnership — dedicated academic & nonprofit allies joining forces to save amphibians at a time when the American conservation landscape is changing dramatically, and federal support is being diverted from our nation's wildlife. Partnerships, such as these, are essential and the only hope for species facing imminent extinction.

If you are an Agnes Scott College student, and want to get involved, please let us know using the form linked here.

Meet the Bridge Program Faculty & Staff

The Conservation Research Bridge Program (Bridge) at the Amphibian Foundation is the 'tip of the spear' for our conservation efforts, and this is the team that gets things done for wild amphibians at AF. Designed as a 'Gap-year' program, the Bridge advances the science of amphibian conservation through a career-building, mentored research program which provides a multitude of unparalleled and unique opportunities in the lab and in the field, working with endangered species, in a supportive scientific environment.
Mark Mandica

Mark Mandica

Executive Director
Crystal Mandica

Crystal Mandica

Director of Education
Roxana Pena Popo

Roxana Pena Popo

Research Coordinator
Ashley Byrd

Ashley Byrd

Conservation Collections Coordinator
Maura Dudley

Maura Dudley

Urban Ecologist
Sasha Greenspan

Sasha Greenspan

Amphibian Disease Biologist
Marjan Ghadrdan

Marjan Ghadrdan

Venomous Programs Coordinator
John Measey

John Measey

Invasion Biologist
Erin Thibodeau

Erin Thibodeau

Bridge Program Coordinator
Casey Perkins

Casey Perkins

Field Biologist
John Palis

John Palis

Consulting Biologist
Kevin Blackwell

Kevin Blackwell

Staff Photographer