About Us

TCAMP was founded in early 2024 to assist with amphibian conservation in Tompkins County, NY and in the broader Finger Lakes area.

Initially, we started by organizing a spring migration patrol that coordinated the efforts of several local organizations that had done independent patrols in the past, as an attempt to make a collective effort.

Since then, the spring migration patrol has only grown larger, connecting volunteers from all backgrounds in our community to help amphibians. It is our biggest event that we coordinate every year.

Outside of the migration season, we do outreach and education programs with several local organizations. From nature walks to giving formal presentations, we love the enthusiasm within our community!

Leadership

Executive Board

502379366_24220963487513819_853136086240

Stephen Bredin

President

Stephen is a 2nd year Master's student at Cornell studying juvenile salamander road crossing mortality. He finds amphibians TOADALLY cool.

Haley Turner

Director of Data Management

Haley is a PhD student in the Department of Natural Resources studying bobcat populations and large-scale wildlife monitoring.

Stephanie Tran

Vice-President

Steph is a 3rd year PhD candidate at Cornell studying heat stress on life history traits in guppies. She enjoys doing education and outreach and especially loves amphibians.

Tomas Quezada

Director of Outreach

Tomas is a lab technician at the Cornell Chemical Ecology Core Facility. He is interested in pursuing herpetology in the near future!

Stephanie Tran

Vice-President

Steph is a 3rd year PhD student at Cornell studying heat stress on life history traits in guppies. She is passionate about natural history and especially loves amphibians!