We are thrilled to recognize Jane Bixby as our 2025 Volunteer of the Year! Jane joined REEF in 2008 and almost immediately started volunteering in the Key Largo office. Newly retired from the Miami Police Department, she quickly became an essential part of the team. She assisted with a variety of tasks, including processing REEF survey scan forms, fulfilling store orders, sorting incoming mail, and helping the office run smoothly. Her willingness to jump in to assist however she could set the tone for an amazing volunteer legacy that continues today.
Beyond offering daily support for our programs and operations, Jane finds great joy in preserving and sharing REEF’s history by compiling scrapbooks and carefully sorting through countless attic boxes to organize photos and other historical pieces. Her efforts ensure that REEF's story may be shared with future generations.
Jane's enthusiasm for REEF extends beyond the office. Over the years, she joined many dive trips with her dear friend, REEF Co-Founder Paul Humann. She has also participated in numerous REEF Field Survey Trips and had conducted more than 100 REEF surveys.
Jane is a treasured part of REEF's Key Largo volunteer team, working as a docent at the new Ocean Exploration Center and supporting local events like the monthly Fish & Friends seminar series, the holiday party, REEF Fest, and the Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival. Whether she is serving lionfish dip to event attendees or helping to ensure sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Jane holds REEF close to her heart, and we're so thankful that she is part of REEF.
Please join us in celebrating Jane as our 2025 REEF Volunteer of the Year! Click here to see all past REEF Volunteers of the Year.