A lifetime environmental educator, David Rahahę:tih Webb brings nearly three decades of professional experience and two decades of nonprofit business leadership to Muddy Sneakers. Previously, David served as president & CEO of a historic Florida zoological park and nature center. He founded the STEM Institute at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in partnership with FGCU and school districts. David oversaw Miami-Dade County’s environmental education and ecotourism programs, six nature centers and museums, and the county’s sea turtle protection program. He was director of public engagement at the AZA-accredited Aquarium of Niagara, serving more than 306,000 guests annually. David also led teams at regional museums, taught science in public school systems, and served on state curriculum and standards committees. David serves on Boards of Directors/Advisors for the Center for Environment & Society and the Food Forest at Florida Gulf Coast University.
As an avid conservationist, scientist, award-winning author, and historian, sharing his love for history, nature, and his own culture are his passions. David Rahahę·tih Webb is rooted in the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina. He is a traditional and contemporary Native American artist and an engaged community member serving as a culture keeper and historian for his community. David’s traditional art in sculpture, beadwork, and other mediums have been featured in museum exhibits and collections throughout the eastern United States.
