Our Team


Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up of select representatives of major community players from the Cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, the Gulf State Park, the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Bureau, and Gulf Shores City Schools.


Staff

Our Staff comes to the Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism & Sustainability with a range of educational degrees and experiences related to environmental education. Some of the backgrounds include marine biology, environmental studies, sociology, and education. All of these combine to bring a diversity of skills and knowledge to our program.

Travis Langen

A native of Southern California, Langen brings with him 20 years of experience directing ecotourism and environmental programs including the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program and Jean Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment. Langen studied habitat restoration, sustainable agriculture and classical music at the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Faith Robinson

Growing up hours from a coastline, Faith treasured childhood trips to Alabama’s beaches and developed a love for the Gulf. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Marine Conservation and Resource Management from the University of South Alabama. Through her experience at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and an environmental consulting company, she gained an appreciation of the local ecosystem and a better understanding of the issues they face. Faith wants to share her love for her new home and make sure that a knowledge of the Gulf Coast isn’t just available to those who live on it.

Alaina McFadden

Originally from Indiana, Alaina’s love for nature started in the forests and fields of the Midwest. She earned her degree in Environmental Science from Indiana University and has a background in outdoor education and outreach. Now based in Gulf Shores, Alaina is passionate about sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for the environment, inspiring campers and the community to connect with and care for our local ecosystems.

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Aaron Carr

Aaron is a classically trained ballet dancer. He is passionate about getting kids active and moving in nature.

Jenna Romano

Jenna lives in Gulf Shores with her husband and two daughters. She is an avid craft hobbyist with a passion for sustainable arts and crafts.

Brayden Paulk

Brayden grew up in Alabama where he discovered a passion for the uniquely divers flora and fauna of the state. he graduated from Union University with a degree in Conservation Biology. In his free time, he enjoys birdwatching, salt and freshwater fishing, hunting, and exploring the woods looking for salamanders and crayfish.

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Josh Butler

Josh is a Daphne, AL native and is currently attending Auburn University to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. His enthusiasm for nature was discovered during his time as an Eagle Scout. He loves being able to lifeguard and teach kids about survival skills.

Virginia Taylor

Virginia is attending the University of Alabama where she is studying Criminology with a minor in environmental studies. She grew up in Fairhope, Alabama and loved spending her summers at her grandparents’ bay house. Virginia’s love of conservation stemmed from these summers! Virginia loves to be on the beach with a book and is always taking recommendations.