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

Alice manages the Coalition's work to understand how quickly the Bay's salt marshes are eroding due to pollution and sea level rise and how this loss can be arrested through a potential solution known as "runnelling." She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Virginia.

Quentin grew up as an avid sailor on Narragansett Bay, and he has pursued a lifestyle teaching and coaching sailing at various collegiate sailing programs and summer sailing programs. Quentin has a degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont. He hopes to use this background to help connect the community to the beautiful Buzzards Bay area and instill a passion and love for being on the water. Quentin also enjoys skiing in his free time. Email Quentin

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

Jennifer oversees all of the Coalition's community engagement and outreach activities, including public events and programs, communications and fundraising. She brings to her position a love for the outdoors and over 20 years of experience working within the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining the Coalition, she served as the executive director of Leadership Southcoast (LSC). Jennifer holds an MA in Leadership, Public Policy and Social Issues from Union Institute & University. Email Jennifer

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

Jonah manages the Coalition's annual events, including the Buzzards Bay Swim and Watershed Ride. He received his Master's in Sports Leadership from Northeastern University. Jonah has years of experience managing sporting events in Boston after spending time working in the solar industry. He enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, golfing, and cheering on Boston sports teams. Email Jonah

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

Sarah develops and implements the Buzzards Bay stewardship-focused youth programming in partnership with New Bedford Public Schools and supports the Onset Bay Center programs in Wareham. She received her Master's in International Education from The George Washington University. After ten years teaching with an environmental focus in Washington, DC and Queens, she is excited to come home and support the Coalition's mission. She loves to hike, sail, snowboard, travel, and adventure with her rescue dog, Zazu.

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

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