John founded the Gulf of Maine Institute in 1999. Immediately prior, John was Editor-

in-Chief CYD (Community Youth Development) Journal from Aug. 1994 to Nov.

2002. With his broad teaching and administrative experience at the university

level, including at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1969-1984), he developed and taught the Humanities Distribution Course: The Role of Education in Society. His duties out of the Provost’s Office also included directing

the MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program

(https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html) and overseeing the Institute teacher certification program at the University of Lowell (1985-1992); John served as lead consultant for the merger of Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences to form the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and taught courses in

Community Social Psychology.

John received national recognition in 2006 when selected as Civic Ventures’ Lead

with Experience Program 2006 Purpose Prize Fellow. He is also a 2008 recipient

of the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment Visionary Award, 2009,

and Region I EPA Environmental Merit Award, 2013.

Anne is a Senior Scientist and Director of the Ecosystems Center at the Marine Biological Laboratory. (https://www.mbl.edu/research/faculty-directory/Anne%20Giblin ). Giblin is an ecosystems ecologist who leads a research program on the “Great Marsh”, the largest remaining salt marsh in New England.  She has worked directly with many of the GOMI teachers, helping them develop lesson plans and devising field projects for their classes.  Anne is committed to bringing science to youth and youth to science as a means of promoting good science, strong citizenship, and excellent stewardship.

Tim is recently retired from a lifelong career with the EPA’s legal department. Tim’s many years of expertise in conflict resolution of multiple and complex legal actions related to the EPA provide us with wise, expert counsel. 

Silas is a 2022 graduate of Pentucket Regional High School and interned with GOMI for his junior and senior summers as the first GOMI/Pentucket Regional School District summer intern.  For his internship, he assisted in laying the groundwork for the Pentucket High School/Middle School Classroom-in-the-Woods and habitat sanctuary garden, a program supported by a GOMI-held US NOAA grant. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and Management and now works as an environmental engineer.

Tracey is a seasoned higher education and independent school professional with a strong background in institutional advancement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies from Colby-Sawyer College and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. Tracey is a lead member of the BoD team tasked with developing a sustainable, practical business plan to support GOMI’s aspirations. 

Donna retired from Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2023 after serving for 10 years, the first 6 as Associate Director and the last 4 as Director of Communications. Prior to Brigham and Women’s, Donna's communications experience includes serving as Director of Marketing and Communications at Partnership for Excellence, 2010-2012, and 11 years as a Production Manager and Managing Editor at O’Reilly Media.  Donna provides advice on operations and in building a sustainable business plan.

Rachel began her work with GOMI in 2019, first as an intern, and then as Program Coordinator and a member of the Board of Directors and the Journal’s Editorial Board. Native to New England, Rachel has a background in political science, public health, and environmental studies. She received a Master’s in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington and is currently a doctoral fellow in Syracuse University’s Department of Geography and the Environment. 

Alicia is a science teacher at Lockview HS, Nova Scotia, and brings to GOMI a teaching career spanning more than 12 years, along with a commitment to fostering and nurturing an inclusive learning environment, earning her recognition from students and colleagues.  She emphasizes place-based learning that incorporates the importance of Indigenous Knowledge in learning about climate change and biodiversity loss. In Nova Scotia, Alicia is a leader in promoting this approach throughout the province. As a contributor to GOMI Journal, Alicia is broadening the conversation about the importance of applying the best of both Indigenous and Western science to inform policy on climate change and biodiversity loss.  

Lauren was an active GOMI student throughout high school when GOMI was running high school leadership programs. She has since graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a major in Natural Resource Conservation, a minor in Biology, and a specialization in wetland ecology. Since graduation,6 years ago, she has worked for the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). She helps GOMI with grant writing, restoration, and outreach.