Jay Bradley, General Curator
Jay oversees the Husbandry department, managing the aquarist staff, exhibits, and animal collection, and serves as the lead exhibit fabricator. »Read more
Ashleigh Clews, Aquarist
Ashleigh has a variety of tanks and animals under her care, including the Amazon systems, several of which she has helped renovate, coldwater Pacific tanks, and both Atlantic and Pacific tropical tanks. »Read more
Andy Dehart, Director of Biological Programs
Andy serves as director of biological programs for the National Aquarium, Washington, D.C., as well as Discovery Channel shark adviser. He has been working with sharks for nearly 20 years. »Read more
Ryan Dumas, Herpetologist
Ryan began his career here at the National Aquarium, Washington, D.C., as our only herpetologist. Over the years, Ryan has primarily managed the bulk of our reptile and amphibian collection. »Read more
Nick Little, Aquarist
Nick is one of our freshwater specialists and looks after America's Freshwater Ecosystems Gallery, which boasts a wide variety of indigenous species found across the U.S. »Read more
Leah Neal, Aquarist and Dive Safety Officer
Leah is an experienced aquarist for the National Aquarium, with 10 years of practice in her field of expertise. She is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and educating future generations about aquatic life. »Read more
Andrew Pulver, Husbandry & Water Quality Supervisor
Andrew helped complete the renovation of the nation's first aquarium, where he oversees the husbandry and water quality operations. »Read more
