Jamie Creola

Jamie Creola is an accomplished leader with over thirty years of management experience in the education nonprofit/philanthropy sector, specializing in creating innovative and collaborative programs for equitable and accessible education.

With a background in science education and marine biology, Jamie has held various leadership roles at prestigious organizations such as the Audubon Nature Institute, Institute for Systems Biology, and Woodland Park Zoo.

Jamie's expertise spans strategic planning, fundraising, organizational design, interpretive planning, research and evaluation, and fostering collaborative partnerships to advance educational goals.

Passionate about linking formal and informal education with scientific research and conservation efforts, Jamie excels in mentoring and facilitating learning across diverse audiences, from youth and STEM initiatives to university teaching and advising.

A natural storyteller, Jamie advocates for diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work, maintaining a highly collaborative and empowering work ethic with clients, communities, and staff.

Jamie holds a Master of Arts in Science Education from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.