Victoria joined the team in 2022, bringing a tenacious passion for justice and a depth of public health knowledge to help extend ARA’s advocacy efforts across the River State, while empowering Southern voices. An Alabama transplant, Victoria came to Alabama in 2016 and has since grown to adore all the untamed nature and scenic waterways Alabama has to offer. They graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health along with a minor in Chemistry and a Distinguished Honors College recognition from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2020. While in undergrad, Victoria was welcomed into the world of Alabama environmental advocacy and began volunteering with Coosa Riverkeeper. The experience there led her to dive in feet first after graduating and she hasn’t looked back!
Victoria grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where they enjoyed the best of both worlds from the brackish bayous of the Pascagoula and Escatawpa Rivers to the salty Mississippi Sound. Their upbringing was steeped in Cajun culture and joy for the outdoors. Victoria enjoys visiting as many waterways as possible and makes it a goal to touch a new waterbody on every trip! They are of no relation to Charles.