Charlie has been a science and nature super fan since the start. At his elementary school book fair, he used his allowance to buy every "Science Experiments for Kids" book he could find, leading to many baking-soda volcano-covered tables and mysteriously disappearing 9-volt batteries from household items—all in the name of science. The Boy Scouts ignited his love of nature, where he got his first taste of independence, exploration and, of course, sleeping in the dirt. He immersed himself in plant and animal identification and earned his Eagle Scout award at the early age of 14 by building a boardwalk through the wetlands of a local wildlife reserve in his home state of Virginia.

Charlie first considered wildlife research as a career after devouring everything he could about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone and the massive impact that keystone species had on the landscape. He passionately pursued carnivore conservation in college, studying wildlife science at Virginia Tech and conducting the first population estimate of carnivores in Eastern Madagascar.

For over 15 years, Charlie has dedicated himself to protecting wildlife in some of the world’s most remote locations, including Madagascar, Belize and the Dominican Republic. He finds the greatest reward in exposing travelers to these unique natural wonders, helping them connect with the wildlife and conservation efforts so close to his heart. Now, as a member of the Nat Hab team, he channels his enthusiasm for the outdoors into creating unforgettable experiences for guests, inspiring a deep appreciation for the natural world.