About Bluff Country Snakes
Our mission and the people behind it.
Our Mission
Using knowledge to replace fear with understanding, Bluff Country Snakes provides educational experiences that inspire curiosity, respect, and conservation for reptiles and invertebrates.
Your support makes a difference
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Provides food and housing for our ambassador animals
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Supports veterinary care and enrichment
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Helps keep educational programs accessible to our community
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Bluff Country Snakes is powered by passionate people who believe education can transform fear into understanding. From leadership and volunteers to our Board of Directors, every individual helps inspire curiosity, promote conservation, and connect people with some of nature's most misunderstood animals.
Executive Director
Angela Subjek
Co-founder | Executive Director
Bio
Angela is the co-founder and Executive Director of Bluff Country Snakes, where she combines more than 20 years of experience as a registered nurse with a lifelong love of animals, education, and community service.
She leads the organization’s community outreach, partnerships, educational programming, fundraising, and long-term vision. Angela is especially passionate about creating welcoming, hands-on experiences that help people move beyond fear and develop curiosity, confidence, and respect for snakes and other misunderstood animals.
For Angela, Bluff Country Snakes is about more than reptiles—it is about bringing people together, making education accessible, and using knowledge to dilute fear and create wonder.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides governance, guidance, and support to help ensure Bluff Country Snakes continues to fulfill its mission and serve our community.
Erika Flynn
Board Chair / Marketing Director
Heidi Roth
Finance Director
Brad Carter
Animal and Husbandry Specialist
Gabby Mattison
Volunteer Coordinator
Ambassador Care & Education
Our ambassador animals are at the heart of our educational work. Their daily care, enrichment, and participation in programs are guided by a commitment to their health, safety, and individual needs.
Tony Subjek
Co-founder | Lead Ambassador Caregiver and Educator