Curtis Szewczyk is a Scientist III serving as the Northern Estuaries Regional Coordinator for the South Florida Water Management District, where responsibilities include participation in the RECOVER initiative, the scientific branch of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project. Prior experience includes roles as a Biological Scientist I at the University of Florida, contributing to marsh ecology research, and as Higher Education Coordinator at Baruch Marine Field Laboratory, managing an undergraduate program while collaborating on research projects. Curtis Szewczyk's academic background includes a Master of Science in Marine Sciences from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Chatham University. Additional experience encompasses positions as a Graduate Assistant, Research Technician, Research Assistant, REU Intern, and Aquarist Intern, focusing on various ecological and marine research initiatives.