Executive Director

• Apr 2022 - Present

Working arm in arm with diverse community partners, we protect and defend the health of Delmarva’s coastal waters through advocacy, education, science and the enforcement of just and equitable clean water laws. Working arm in arm with diverse community partners, we protect and defend the health of Delmarva’s coastal waters through advocacy, education, science and the enforcement of just and equitable clean water laws.

Analytics Consultant

• Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

Worked with Board of Directors for establishing goals and develop data structure for memberships, donations, sales and fundraising. Assist with streamlining day to day operations. Worked with Board of Directors for establishing goals and develop data structure for memberships, donations, sales and fundraising. Assist with streamlining day to day operations.

President

• Feb 2018 - Apr 2022

Solutions for sustainable fisheries, communities and a healthy environment. Solutions for sustainable fisheries, communities and a healthy environment.

Senior Data Analyst

• Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

Data Analyst IV

• Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

External Quality Review Organization (EQRO)

Fisheries Biologist/Program Manager

• Sep 1988 - Feb 2017

Research Assistant

• Sep 1983 - Aug 1988

· Macro algae aquaculture to study the production of food grade agar from Gracilaria verrucosa (G-16), published results of that study - Daugherty, B.K. and Bird, K.T., 1988. Salinity and temperature effects on agar production from Gracilaria verucosa Strain G-16. Aquaculture, 75: 105-113.· Shellfish aquaculture, in charge of microalgae production to support clam and oyster aquaculture for the largest shellfish hatchery in Florida. Maintained sterile cultures of 4 different species of microalgae in addition to large scale production up to 30,000 gallons to support the grow our portion of the hatchery. Assisted in all areas of the project including, what was at the time, the development of cutting edge technology for the production of clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) and clutchless oysters (Crassostrea virginica).