Meet Cary Spence, our Community Relations Director! With a background in hospitality and a lifelong love for the outdoors, Cary brings his passion for connecting people to the wonders of Mississippi’s natural world. From engaging visitors to promoting conservation, he’s all about making the Museum a welcoming, inspiring place. Learn more in our latest Staff Spotlight!
Museum Staff Spotlight: Zoe Mabry, Environmental Resources Technician
When it comes to rolling up her sleeves and diving into Mississippi’s wild side, Zoe Mabry, our Environmental Resources Technician, is always up for the adventure! Whether she’s setting nets for turtles, organizing the Museum’s natural history collection, or searching for critters on field surveys, Zoe brings passion and curiosity to everything she does.
Want to know more about Zoe’s journey, her hands-on work in the field, and her commitment to protecting the natural world? Check out her inspiring story in our latest Staff Spotlight blog post.
J.T. Mitchell, MMNSF Board Member
Meet J.T. Mitchell, MMNSF Board Member
A native of Jackson, the Museum holds a special place in J.T.’s heart as he not only grew up visiting but has continued to support the Museum by taking friends and family any chance he gets. He’s thrilled to have another outlet to help MMNS and its mission! J.T.’s "must-see" at the Museum: Jefferson’s Ground Sloth. Read more …
Museum Staff Spotlight: Ricki Moore, Conservation Educator
Meet Ricki Moore, our newest Conservation Educator! Ricki brings a passion for wildlife and a knack for making conservation fun and engaging. Whether she's leading programs on reptiles or endangered species, taking care of the museum's animal ambassadors, or sharing conservation tips with visitors, Ricki is always ready for the next adventure. And yes, there was that one time an Indigo Snake decided to go inside her shirt during a presentation!
Get to know more about Ricki's journey and her dedication to protecting Mississippi's natural wonders in our latest blog post.
Member Appreciation Night: a Mammoth-Sized Success!
Member Appreciation Night Was a Mammoth-Sized Success! Our recent Member Appreciation Night was one for the history books - or should we say the prehistoric books! A huge thank you to our incredible MMNSF Members, Board, and volunteers, and to the Museum’s volunteers, partners, and staff for making it an unforgettable evening filled with fun, fossils, and fantastic food.
Museum Staff Spotlight: Meredith Westmoreland, Administrative Assistant
We’re excited to introduce Meredith Westmoreland, our new Administrative Assistant who joined the team in August! From keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes to assisting with Museum events, Meredith is already making her mark. Want to know the most fun thing she's seen so far? Hint: it involves a caveman costume! Get to know more about Meredith and how she’s helping our team thrive in her new role.
Museum Staff Spotlight: Emily Field, Research Coordinator and Herpetologist
Meet Emily Field, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s dynamic Research Coordinator and herpetologist. Emily’s workdays are anything but typical - she might be out in the field handling alligator snapping turtles one day, and in the lab analyzing data the next.
With a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a deep love for reptiles, Emily brings her enthusiasm for wildlife conservation to every aspect of her role. From maintaining the museum’s invaluable herpetology collection to conducting field surveys for threatened species, Emily is making a significant impact on the conservation of Mississippi’s incredible biodiversity.
Susan Eskridge Frazier, Executive Director, MMNSF
LoRose Moore, President, MMNSF Board of Directors
Angel Rohnke Named Museum Director
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced today that Deputy Administrator Angel Rohnke will serve as the next Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
The MMNS Foundation staff and Board of Directors are excited to continue working with Angel in her new role and thank her for her partnership with the Foundation over the past two decades! Read more …
