Meet the Team

MC Staff

MC’s museum and education professionals hold a vision for the MC as a shining community center of shared scientific knowledge and preservation of Fort Pierce’s special relationship with the Indian River Lagoon and its inhabitants.

Jessica Kadie Barclay, MPA

Manatee Center Manager
kadiebarclay@FPUA.com
(772) 429-6266 ext. 3339

Meredith Bennett

Gift Shop Coordinator
mbennett@FPUA.com
(772) 429-6266 ext. 3336

Kim Baumgardner

Volunteer Coordinator
baumgardner@FPUA.com
(772) 429-6266 ext. 3334

Evelyn Efaw

Center Support Coordinator
efaw@FPUA.com
(772) 429-6266 ext. 3335

Elyse Geraghty

Education Coordinator
geraghty@FPUA.com
Office: (772) 429-6266 ext. 3337

MC Volunteers

Our ManaTeam volunteers make it happen! Some hold decades of devoted service, and their caring commitment to MC’s success shines in their smiles. Be sure to say hello and ask what they love about our Center. They have amazing stories to share!

Our Partners and Friends

The Center is only as strong as our partnerships. We cherish the many partners and friends who support public-private initiatives to ensure our mission remains in service and protection of the Fort Pierce community and its natural treasures.

We welcome your engagement in a visionary plan for growth with new exhibits and interpretive spaces, elevating our place among the best experiences Fort Pierce has to offer.

Get Involved! Volunteer or Give Today.

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