Mark grew up on Buzzards Bay and has dedicated his career to making the greatest possible impact on its restoration and protection. President since 1998, Mark’s path with the Coalition flows through an oyster farm, Woods Hole science missions, and positions as a staffer at the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management and associate at the Stockholm International Water Institute. He is a graduate of Boston College and Harvard University. Email Mark

Brendan oversees all of the Coalition’s land conservation and stewardship activities as well as habitat restoration projects. Brendan received his master’s in biology from the Boston University Marine Program in Woods Hole, focusing on anadromous fish. He is a former manager of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Email Brendan

Mead supports the Coalition's land stewardship program, managing properties throughout the Buzzards Bay watershed. A native Vermonter, Mead joins the Coalition staff after serving the organization as a year-long TerraCorps member. When he's not clearing trails and monitoring properties, Mead enjoys hiking, skiing, and discovering the biological wonders of Buzzards Bay. Email Mead

Donna stewards our members in supporting the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s work through membership and the Annual Fund for the Bay. Donna and her husband enjoy quahogging, bicycling, hiking, and boogie boarding around Buzzards Bay. Email Donna

Protecting the Bay’s special places is what Allen does – from working with landowners to seeking funding to coordinating closings. He received his master’s in environmental law from Vermont Law School and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina. A native South Carolinian, Allen awaits a Braves-Red Sox World Series. Email Allen

Stefanie has been with the Coalition since 2000 and manages all of the organization’s finance, accounting, and administrative functions. She holds an MBA from Norwich University in Vermont and a bachelor’s in economics from McGill University in Montreal. Stefanie spent her childhood in Canada, and today lives on Cape Cod. Email Stefanie

Katherine oversees the Onset Bay Center, the Coalition’s year-round exploration and on-the-water program facility on Onset Bay in Wareham. Having spent much of her childhood fishing along the Canal, Katherine is excited to engage the community through sailing and outdoor adventure. She joined the Coalition after serving as the Dennis Conservation Land Trust’s Director for over five years. Katherine lives in Barnstable, is an avid knitter, and loves to get outdoors with her family. Email Katherine

Michael brings 30 years of experience in strategic communications to managing the Coalition's marketing and communications programs. An avid cyclist, runner, hiker, and lifelong native of the region, he is excited to be working to raise public awareness of the Coalition and increase support for its mission to preserve and protect Buzzards Bay and its watershed. Email Michael

Rachel oversees the Coalition’s research and monitoring efforts. She joined the Coalition in 2011 after managing the Cooks River Sustainability Initiative in Sydney, Australia. Rachel received her doctorate in Oceanography from the MIT/WHOI Joint Program. She’s a native of Maryland, where she grew up enjoying the Chesapeake Bay. Email Rachel

Anna handles the Coalition's day-to-day bookkeeping needs. She grew up on the island of Martha's Vineyard, and after having lived in several other corners of the world has recently settled in Fairhaven. Anna received her bachelor's degree from Bard College and she is thrilled to be a part of the important work the Coalition is doing. Email Anna

Alyssa works directly with the President to support the Coalition’s efforts in major gift fundraising, nonprofit governance, and administration tasks. A Dartmouth native, she holds a master’s degree in integrated marketing from Marist College. She enjoys swimming and boating on Buzzards Bay, hiking local trails, and traveling the world. Email Alyssa

Korrin leads the Coalition’s advocacy efforts in town halls, with state and federal agencies, and in the courts. Prior to joining the Coalition, Korrin served as counsel for the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. She received her J.D. and master’s in environmental law from Vermont Law School. Email Korrin

Sara manages the Coalition’s ecological restoration projects around Buzzards Bay, from The Sawmill to the Weweantic River. A New Bedford native, Sara enjoys exploring the local waters by kayak and sailing Azorean whaleboats. She received a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of Rhode Island. Email Sara

Jack leads the Coalition’s land stewardship program, managing land from Westport to Falmouth. A native of Maine, Jack most recently was the stewardship coordinator for The 300 Committee Land Trust in Falmouth. Jack is an avid fly fisherman who enjoys wading streams for brook trout and chasing down striped bass in Buzzards Bay. Email Jack

Maureen manages the Coalition's nitrogen-reducing wastewater demonstration projects in towns across the region. She came to the Coalition from a career in environmental management and permitting as a local conservation agent on the South Shore, where she grew up. A resident of Falmouth, Maureen enjoys hiking, running, cycling, and kayaking. Email Maureen

Meaghan recently joined the Coalition in March 2020 to coordinate its outdoor endurance fundraising events, including the annual Swim and Watershed Ride. She grew up in a small town in Central Massachusetts with a strong love for the coast. She made a permanent move to the area in 2016. She enjoys running along the water, paddle boarding Onset Bay, traveling, and supporting local restaurants. Email Meaghan

Tom manages programming and boat operations at the Onset Bay Center. He is a Mattapoisett native transplanted to Burlington, Vermont, where he studied Economics at Saint Michael’s College. He is currently the Head Sailing Coach at Middlebury College. Before heading north Tom was the Waterfront Director at the Mattapoisett YMCA, in addition to several other sailing ventures on Buzzards Bay and Lake Champlain. Tom sails and races almost daily from March to November, and is an avid skier in the frozen months. Email Tom

Rebecca leads the Coalition’s outdoor exploration programs for adults, families, and children across the Buzzards Bay region. A native of the U.K., Rebecca moved to the U.S. shortly after completing her master's in hydrology from Imperial College London. She most recently lived on Martha's Vineyard, where she managed public programs for The Trustees. Email Rebecca

Since 1996, Tony has coordinated the Coalition’s citizen science monitoring programs, including the award-winning Baywatchers water quality monitoring program. When he’s not monitoring the Bay, he can often be found hiking a trail or exploring a beach with his daughter. Email Tony

Colin leads the Coalition's volunteer recruitment and management while also supporting our New Bedford office. He holds a dual B.A. in Environmental Science and Political Science from Lesley University and master's in environmental policy from the University of Colorado Boulder. He enjoys playing soccer, hiking, and relaxing by the water. Email Colin

The Coalition is a TerraCorps host site. TerraCorps members help increase support for land conservation in Massachusetts through stewardship, education, and community engagement. This year's TerraCorps member is Mike Perrin (x228).