Bella Dziak is the Program Coordinator for the New England Young Fishermen’s Alliance (NEYFA). Originally from Chicago, she pursued her undergraduate studies in Community and Environmental Planning with a dual major in Sustainability at the University of New Hampshire. Bella’s journey into sustainable practices began with an impactful internship at a women-owned CSA farm, where she discovered the vital role local food systems play in empowering communities. After her work at the farm, she received the opportunity to work with NEYFA to develop and create a video project to bridge gaps between fishermen, decision-makers, and the community, and continues to work with them to develop the organization and support local fisheries.
Bella is now dedicated to NEYFA’s mission of preserving New England’s small-boat commercial fishing industry. The organization provides essential resources such as networking and training to young commercial fishermen, with the vision of expanding and strengthening the local seafood system and supporting all its stakeholders. Bella’s enthusiasm for sustainable practices and community engagement shines through her work at NEYFA, where she continues to make a significant impact.
