About

Staff

Meet the staff of the Audubon Center at Seward Park

Joseph Manson, Center Director

After serving in multiple capacities at the Seward Park Audubon Center Joey become the Center’s director in 2015. His vision as director is to make nature-based education available to all students in local schools and provide programs for all that facilitate positive experiences in Seattle’s wild spaces. A native of Washington, DC, Joey is a life-long Maryland Terrapin, but cherishes the woods and water of the Evergreen State. Joey has also served on National Audubon’s Strategic Plan Committee and is a member of Audubon’s Diversity & Inclusion Cohort.

Gaby Rivarde, Youth Programs Manager

Gaby is excited to help uplift the voices of young people in our community, especially those whose voices often go unheard. In line with Audubon's strategic vision, Gaby will center youth first by creating inclusive and accessible programs that serve young people and their communities. Gaby’s background in Environmental Education drives her passion to support youths in building a sense of place and belonging, as they learn lessons from the natural world: our oldest teacher. Her experiences include work in developing programs such as teen conservation initiatives, wildlife rehabilitation, youth bird-watching tours, ocean conservation, and bird monitoring, in places that range from the Gulf Coast to the Samoan Islands. 

 

Nick Dujnic, Senior Coordinator, Community Building 

A longtime volunteer at Seward Park, Nick has supported community programs, special events, and environmental education initiatives for many years. In his current role as Senior Coordinator, Community Building, he works to strengthen connections between people and the natural world through outreach, partnerships, and public programs. Nick especially enjoys welcoming new visitors to the park, sharing resources to help them create bird-friendly spaces at home, and supporting the vibrant community of volunteers who make Seward Park a hub for nature in the city. When not at the Center, Nick spends his time hiking, birding, and playing guitar.

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