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 Education

Master of Policy, Planning & Management

Concentration in Nonprofit & Public Management

Muskie School, University of Southern Maine; Portland, Maine

Master of Science in Natural Resources

Concentration in Residential Environmental Education & Interpretation

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Care & Education

Minor in Adventure Therapy

Unity College; Unity, Maine

 

Selected Work Experience

Director of Operations, Shoals Marine Laboratory, Cornell University & University of New Hampshire, Appledoore Island, ME; 2023-Current

  • Ensures that the organization operates safely, smoothly, and effectively on all fronts to achieve mission

  • Recruit and supervise a team of 17 seasonal and full time staff to support programs, facilities, dining, and marine operations

  • Manage operations and logistics across academic, engineering, waterfront, dining, and residential programs for a seasonal residential population of 100 people

  • Ensure safe operations, aligning policies and procedures to be legally, institutionally, and mission compliant

  • Oversee risk management and emergency planning, implementation, and response as Emergency Director

  • As a member of the University of New Hampshire Field Research Safety Committee work with colleagues to manage risk and develop policy to ensure field work is conducted safely across the university system

Programs & Communications Manager, UMaine Darling Marine Center, Walpole, ME; 2019-2023

  • Develop and coordinate all programs

  • Schedule and track all scientific, education and engagement programs

  • Coordinate all internal and external communication

  • Support community engagement, research, creativity, student recruitment and retention, philanthropy, alumni relations and developing a sense of community for resident students

 

Custom Program Coordinator, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, Camden, ME; 2019

  • Managed all course logistics and was client point person from post contract to program initiation

  • Program design including curriculum development, educational effectiveness and relevance                      

  • Generation and dissemination of marketing materials and presentations to custom program clients

  • Course advisor for open enrollment and custom program participants

  • Medically screened individual participants for extended backcountry expeditions

  • Managed and created website for custom programs

  • Utilized CRM database (Salesforce) to manage clients, participants and programming

 

Chief Mate & Medical Officer, Ocean Passages, Portland, ME; 2017               

  • Worked and lived aboard 130’ Sailing School Vessel

  • Managed a team of 9 professional crew                                                                                                                                        

  • Hired, trained and supervised shipboard crew

  • Planned and operated multi-week and semester long programming for participants aged 14-24

  • Developed and implemented sail training curriculum

  • Managed high intensity maintenance periods for vessel with subcontractors and crew

 

University & Research Director, Chincoteague Bay Field Station, Wallops Is., VA; 2015-2017

  • Liaised with faculty and administrators from 11 consortium member universities

  • Summer session coordinator with 175-225 students in up to 20, 3-credit university courses

  • Undergraduate, graduate and postdoc research coordinator and technician

  • Marine technician and mate aboard 40’&50’ research vessels, coastal and up to 80 miles offshore

  • Scientific equipment resource management, acquisition, maintenance and repair

  • Made academic policy and annual calendar in conjunction with university representatives  

  • Aquarist and animal husbandry supervisor, tanks 10-2,000+ gallons, for both display and research

  • Field experience coordinator, instructor, field guide and kayak guide

  • Managed budget for university and research programs, a program with $500,000+ annual revenue

  • Developed and coordinated a 3-day volunteer alternative spring break for 100 students

  • Hired, trained, and supervised department staff and field station educators

Education Director & Crew, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, Newport, RI; 2015

  • Worked and lived aboard 200’ full rigged sailing vessel

  • Developed curriculum for at sea education programs in marine science and sail training

 

Graduate Fellow, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI; 2013-2015

  • Worked and lived at Conserve School an environmentally oriented residential semester school

  • Worked in residence life, monitoring and supporting students in residence halls and activities

  • Assistantships in Field Instruction, Admissions, Recreation Center Coordination, and Academics

  • Led week long backcountry canoe expeditions and three day solo experiences

                                   

Intern Mentor, The Nature Conservancy, New York, NY; Summer 2014

  • Mentored interns participating in Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future program

  • Supervised interns twenty-four hours a day in all aspects of group living and workday

  • Engaged urban youth in conservation activities to encourage becoming environmental stewards

 

 Education Coordinator & Chief Mate, Children’s Maritime Foundation, Long Beach, CA; 2011-2013

  • Aboard the American Pride a 130’ three masted gaff rigged wooden schooner

  • Marine science coordinator: biology, natural history, environmental stewardship and history

  • Adventure based program: sailing, sea kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and hiking

  • Worked with students in 4th-12th grade, adults and volunteers of all ages

  • Conducted all aspects of hiring and training of crew and volunteers

  • Supervised and trained staff during all aspects of ship operation and maintenance

  • As Wilderness EMT operated as Medical Officer aboard

 

Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship, Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary, McCall, ID; 2007

  • Responsible for feeding, cleaning, rescue, release and medical care of many species

  • Maintained facilities and grounds

 

Educator & Deckhand, Camp KIEVE-WAVUS, Nobleboro, ME; 2006

  • Crew and educator aboard 42’ lobster/passenger boat

  • Directed campers in hauling lobster traps, fishing and marine science programming

 

Honors & Awards

Congressional Visit Days, Organization of Biological Field Stations, Stanford, CA; 2017

  • Visited with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill

  • Meetings were to promote continued support of National Science Foundation funding

 

University of Wisconsin Conserve School Fellowship, Land O’ Lakes, WI; 2013

  • Awarded full funding and position with Conserve School for a two-year residential graduate program

 

Licenses, Certifications & Skills

  •  USCG 100ton Masters License with Auxiliary Sail and Towing Endorsements

  • Certified Wilderness First Responder & Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR+AED)

  • National Association for Interpretation: Certified Interpretative Guide

  • PADI Open Water SCUBA certification

  • Maine Basic Search and Rescue Certificate

  • Trained in Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project Wild: Flying

  • Gatekeeper Youth Suicide Prevention Certificate

  • Safe Zone Project trained

  • Strong leadership skills gained through Outward Bound Leadership Semester

  • Trained with field experience in: expedition planning, backpacking, flat, whitewater and ocean canoeing, sailing, sea kayaking, winter camping, cross country skiing and trail maintenance