The Reptile Map

Darwin

Upper Canada College

Founder, President

Hi, I’m Darwin, a part-time zookeeper, full-time reptile enthusiast, and self-proclaimed “nature nerd” from Richmond Hill, Ontario. When I’m not saving turtles or hanging out with my scaly friends, you can find me passionately debating the mysteries of the alternative life forms in the universe — reptiles most likely!

Irina Tabacila

Spruce Creek High School

Florida State Chapter Co-Lead

Hi, I’m Irina, and I’m part of The Reptile Map because I’m interested in environmental activism. Growing up in Florida, I’ve seen how changes in the environment impact local ecosystems, which has motivated me to focus on conservation and sustainability.

Dean Zacharis

Spruce Creek High School

Florida State Chapter Co-Lead

Hello my name is Dean Zacharis. I go to Spruce Creek High School in Florida and I developed interest in environmental science through observing the unique environment coastal Florida offers.

Isabelle French

Highland High School Gilbert

Arizona State Chapter Lead

Hello, I am Isabelle French. I live in Mesa Arizona and attend Highland High School in Gilbert. I have had an interest in the environmental sciences since a very young age, and prioritize preserving our natural environment as well as education regarding less favored organisms. I love the mannerisms of reptiles which is part of what draws me to them and why I have one of my own. I am involved in my school’s FFA Chapter and try to raise money for insect conservation.

Alyssa Lu

Head of Marketing

Bio: Alyssa is a junior in Phoenix, Arizona. In her free time she likes to read, write, and annoy her friend Isabelle. She was inspired to work on the reptile map in order to shine more light on reptile conservation, and hype up species that usually lack attention.

Andrew

Westminster School, Connecticut

Connecticut State Chapter Lead

Hi, my name is Andrew, I go to Westminster School in Connecticut, and I am a sophomore. I develop interest in environmental science through working on a project focusing on one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Taraji Razi

Greensprings School Nigeria

Lagos Nigeria Chapter Lead

I’m Taraji Razi, a 16-year-old naturalist from Lagos, Nigeria. I attend Greensprings School, where I’m actively involved in youth-led environmental organizations. My focus is on protecting biodiversity, especially reptiles, and raising awareness about sustainability. I’m dedicated to preserving Africa’s unique ecosystems and inspiring others to join me in creating a sustainable future.

Jacob Shi

Bayview Secondary School

Ontario Chapter Lead

Hello, I’m Jacob and I go to Bayview Secondary. I like how biology covers a vast range of living organisms — across geographical locations and time. I’m fascinated by how every species, from the smallest microbe to the largest mammal, has adapted uniquely to survive and thrive.

Daniel

Brown University

Brown University Chapter Lead

Hello, I’m Daniel, and I’m studying at Brown University. I’m drawn to biology for its incredible scope—from microscopic cells to vast ecosystems—and how it reveals the intricate ways life evolves and adapts across different environments and eras.