Today we are celebrating International Day of Women in Science by recognizing three outstanding conservation leaders whose work is shaping the future of Florida’s fish and wildlife. Our Foundation is proud to award Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission employees for their excellence, leadership, and lasting impact across the agency.
This year’s honorees, all women, have careers spanning fisheries science, conservation leadership, and species protection. Together they represent both the future and the legacy of conservation in our state.
Alexis Trotter
2025 Rodney Barreto FWC Employee of the Year Award
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
For more than 25 years, Alexis Trotter has been a cornerstone of fisheries research in Florida. As a senior researcher with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Alexis has led collaborative studies focused on snook ecology, habitat resilience, and range expansion. Her work helps scientists and resource managers better understand how Florida’s changing environment affects one of the state’s most iconic sportfish.
Alexis is known for bringing partners together and translating science into real world conservation outcomes. Her leadership, dedication, and collaborative approach exemplify the spirit of the 2025 Rodney Barreto FWC Employee of the Year Award and highlight how long term scientific commitment strengthens conservation across Florida.
Elizabeth Kamerick
2025 FWC Emerging Legacy Award
Division of Law Enforcement
As the recipient of the 2025 FWC Emerging Legacy Award, Elizabeth Kamerick represents the next generation of conservation leadership at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. In her role with the Division of Law Enforcement, Elizabeth led FWC’s accreditation efforts to achieve Excelsior Recognition, strengthening statewide operational standards and advancing national conservation law enforcement accreditation.
Her work has improved consistency, accountability, and professionalism across the agency while supporting FWC’s broader conservation mission. With fewer than five years at FWC, Elizabeth has already made a lasting impact through collaboration, leadership, and a strong commitment to excellence in public service.
Dr. Robbin Trindell
2025 Louise Ireland Humphrey Award
Habitat and Species Conservation
Dr. Robbin Trindell, recipient of the 2025 Louise Ireland Humphrey Award, has dedicated nearly three decades to protecting Florida’s wildlife. As the longtime Sea Turtle Program Coordinator, Dr. Trindell has played a defining role in shaping sea turtle management and conservation along Florida’s coastlines.
Her leadership has guided policy, informed science based management decisions, and helped safeguard imperiled species that are central to Florida’s natural heritage. Named after renowned conservationist Louise Ireland Humphrey, this lifetime achievement award honors those whose careers reflect exceptional service and lasting impact. Dr. Trindell’s legacy will continue to benefit Florida’s wildlife for generations to come.
These women’s achievements highlight the breadth of expertise, leadership, and innovation women bring to conservation science and leadership across Florida. Our Foundation is honored to support these awards and to celebrate the women whose work protects Florida’s extraordinary fish and wildlife resources today and into the future.
