Staff
Angel Ganey, Executive Director
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(850) 653-8936
A native Floridian, Angel Ganey grew up on the beaches of Jacksonville and Fernandina, and along the scenic shores of the St. Johns River. Her adult life has taken her from Virginia Beach, Virginia, where her husband served in the U.S. Navy, to Tallahassee and Shell Point, before ultimately dropping anchor on the beautiful St. George Island.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Angel has served in roles that connect people, policy, and place. Her professional journey—including positions in state agencies, legal and corporate operations, nonprofit management, and as a Florida Licensed Realtor—has earned her a reputation for building strong partnerships and uniting communities around shared purpose. Guided by empathy, collaboration, and unwavering commitment, Angel brings a warm, inclusive leadership style that reflects the heart of the Apalachicola Riverkeeper mission. She is dedicated to elevating local stories, honoring the community’s deep ties to the river, and ensuring that Apalachicola Riverkeeper remains a trusted guardian for generations to come.
For Angel, early morning walks along the east end of St. George Island—watching the sunrise with dolphins, pelicans, and blue herons are where she feels most grounded and inspired.
Cameron Baxley, Riverkeeper
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(850) 323-0760
Cameron was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. Cameron grew up tromping around in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and found her first love, water. Determined to somehow transition a fervent hobby into a career, she moved to Charleston, SC to obtain a degree in Marine Biology. For nearly two decades Cameron ran the professional gamut of working in the academic, private and government sectors as a scientist. She says, “It is with sincere gratitude and earnest anticipation that I step into the role Riverkeeper at Apalachicola Riverkeeper.”
Cameron explains, “When I first moved to Apalachicola to work as a scallop biologist with FWC, I noticed a trend of nearly everyone I became friends with had volunteered their time with Apalachicola Riverkeeper. So, I began volunteering. And serendipitously I discovered Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s goals and my goals are aligned: to create a strong, cohesive network of stewards to protect and restore the Apalachicola River and Bay.”
A hard fast hydrophile, with a drive for problem solving, look for Cameron Baxley somewhere in, on, near water trying to fix something.
Susan Macken, Administrative Director
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(850) 653-8936
Susan, a native Georgian, spent countless childhood weekends exploring stretches of the Ogeechee River, a beautiful black water river near her hometown. This instilled in her a lifelong love of waterways. She first visited the Apalachicola area in the mid-eighties and was quickly pulled in by its vast natural beauty, returning again and again over the years. As she explains, “I wasn’t born here but I got here just as fast as I could.” Prior to relocating to the Apalachicola River region thirteen years ago, Susan worked as a special education teacher and administrator in several north Georgia school systems.
Susan is a longtime supporter and member of many local, regional, and national environmental organizations. As Administrative Director at Apalachicola Riverkeeper, she manages our membership databases, online store, and fields phone calls and email inquiries from both visitors and citizens throughout our basin. Susan also keeps the two Scipio Marina office cats spoiled with kitty treats. She loves all animals.
When she’s not in the office, you’ll probably find Susan on one of her frequent beach rambles, exploring and photographing the area she now calls home.
Amanda James, Director of Administration and Outreach
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(850) 653-8936
Amanda moved from Colorado to Franklin County in 2021, trading snow and cold for sunshine, coastal waters, and a lifestyle rooted in connection to the natural world—where the only ice she enjoys is in her beverage.
Water has long been a source of renewal for Amanda. From rafting and paddleboarding on the Colorado River to creating lasting memories at Lake Powell, her experiences on the water have shaped her appreciation for nature and community.
After arriving in Franklin County, she quickly discovered that the Gulf and Apalachicola Bay offer remarkable opportunities for learning, growth, and stewardship. Amanda believes these waters should be respected, revered, and cared for with intention and collective responsibility.
She is excited to continue this journey and looks forward to learning all that these waters have to teach.