Colby Poerio is a conservation biologist with a passion for habitat restoration and community empowerment. Originally from the United States, Colby has conducted environmental research across five continents in a variety of disciplines, including agroforestry, renewable energy, and fieldwork and wildlife census. She holds a Masters degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Queensland in Australia with a focus on habitat restoration.
At EPIC Sint Maarten, Colby is responsible for the seabird habitat restoration project. She oversees terrestrial and mangrove restoration and seabird population monitoring, as well as running volunteer events for the community such as invasive clearings and beach clean ups. Her previous experience in habitat restoration and community outreach enables her to provide unique insight to the project.
Outside of work, Colby enjoys the perks of being on site in the Caribbean, including hiking, scuba diving, and relaxing at the beach.