Team

Michael is a native of Algiers, the only part of the city of New Orleans that lies within the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary. He was BTNEP’s Invasive Species Coordinator from 2004 to 2019, and rejoined the program in 2022. He currently manages projects to conduct research, control, management, outreach and public education on invasive species. He [...]

Ashleigh joined the program in April of 2022, after earning her Master of Science degree from Nicholls State University. As our Native Plant Nursery Coordinator, she works side by side with our Habitat Restoration Coordinator to grow out and maintain native plants to fulfill various restoration planting contracts. Additionally, she oversees the day-to-day operations of [...]

Emily earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Nicholls State University in 2020. As a BTNEP Water Quality Scientist, she collects field data and water quality grab samples for laboratory analysis, inputs/analyzes water quality data, and works to restore the Bayou Folse and Bayou Lafourche watersheds. Emily also conducts [...]

Nicole, a native of Gheens, has over 20 years of experience in office administration in the oilfield and transportation industries. She serves as the Administrative Assistant to the program director and will be responsible for the everyday activities of the program office. Babin will also work very closely with program staff, members of the BTNEP [...]

Natalie is responsible for developing and implementing bird monitoring and habitat enhancement projects within BTNEP’s Migratory and Resident Bird Program. Natalie manages the BTNEP Prothonotary Warbler Conservation and Monitoring Project, coordinates the partnership and development of the Osprey Nest Platform Installation and Monitoring Project, and conducts coastal bird surveys monitoring species of conservation concern including [...]

Delaina has worked with the program since 2007 conducting coastal bird research that serves in the protection of habitat for migratory and resident birds. She is responsible for coordination of bird surveys, management of data on several projects, and promotion of bird conservation and outreach.  In 2015, Delaina received the Louisiana Ornithological Society’s President’s Award [...]

Siva Nunna earned her Master of Science degree in Marine and Environmental Biology from Nicholls State University. As the BTNEP Water Quality Coordinator, she manages watershed projects; monitors surface water quality; conducts data assessments; prepares quarterly and final reports; and maintains financial records to manage grants. Currently, she works to restore the Bayou Folse and [...]