UNF: IERE Faculty

From Vision to Action: Leading the Way in Environmental Science and Studies at UNF

The IERE faculty bring together a dynamic group of scholars and educators who were instrumental in developing the Environmental Science B.S. degree and who continue to shape its evolution through innovative teaching and research. Their expertise spans natural sciences, health, policy, ethics, and community engagement - reflecting the interdisciplinary foundation of the program and its commitment to real-world impact.

IERE Faculty

Dr. Amber Barnes Amber Barnes, Ph.D.

• IERE Joint Faculty focused on Environmental Science Degree Proposal Development (2022-2023)

Dr. Chris Baynard Chris Baynard, Ph.D.

• IERE Joint Faculty Fellow (2025-Present)

Headshot of Dr. Raphael Crowley standing outside with trees in the background. Raphael W. Crowley, Ph.D.

• IERE Joint Faculty focused on Environmental Science Degree Proposal Development (2022-2024)

Dr. Josh Gellers Josh Gellers, Ph.D.

• IERE Joint Faculty focused on Environmental Science Degree Proposal Development (2022-2024)
• IERE Joint Faculty Fellow (2024-2025)

Headshot of Dr. Erin Largo Wight Erin Largo-Wight, Ph.D.

• IERE Director and Professor (2019-Present)
• IERE Faculty Director facilitating Environmental Science Degree Proposal Development (2022-2024)
• Environmental Science and Studies Chair and Dean (2024-Present)

Kelly A. Rhoden

Kelly Rhoden, MPH

• IERE Adjunct Instructor (2025-Present)

Headshot of Dr. Heather Barnes Truelove. Heather Barnes Truelove, Ph.D.

• IERE Joint Faculty focused on Environmental Science Degree Proposal Development (2022-2024)
• Environmental Science and Studies Program Director and Assistant Chair (2024-Present)

Vanessa Trujillo, Ph.D.

• IERE Adjunct Instructor (2025-Present)