Bella Dziak
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 […]
Susannah Drake, FAIA, FASLA, WEDG
Mary Dondero is an artist who earned her B.F.A. at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island where she concentrated in Graphic Design, Printmaking and Photography. Mary holds an M.A.T. from the Rhode Island School of Design and an M.F.A. from UMass Dartmouth. She is currently a full-time tenured faculty member in the Department of […]
Mary Dondero
Mary Dondero is an artist who earned her B.F.A. at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island where she concentrated in Graphic Design, Printmaking and Photography. Mary holds an M.A.T. from the Rhode Island School of Design and an M.F.A. from UMass Dartmouth. She is currently a full-time tenured faculty member in the Department of […]
Nell Donaldson
Nell Donaldson is the Director of Special Projects in the Department of Planning & Urban Development at the City of Portland, where she has worked for the past 12 years. In her various roles with the city, she has worked on large scale development review projects, policy initiatives, and long-range plans. She is currently managing […]
MJ Levy Dickson
M.J. Levy Dickson explores global interconnectedness through her artwork, and has discovered a common denominator in the natural world. She finds in nature patterns of color, light, mood, subject, texture, and sound that transcend conventional boundaries, such as, those between sight and sound, land and water, or time and space. These discoveries are reflected in […]
Ethan de Aguiar
A self-proclaimed “artrepreneur” & New Bedford native, Ethan de Aguiar is an experienced filmmaker, focusing on the art of storytelling. Ethan brings the essence of the subject matter to life with cinematic visuals that create a unique experience for audiences. Ethan has built long- term working relationships with notable local organizations such as Southcoast Community […]
Matthew Cunningham
Matthew Cunningham has quickly established himself in New England’s design community as an award-winning landscape architect who derives immeasurable passion from the landscapes of the region and from his rural roots in the verdant, rocky coast of Maine. He combines 25 years of plant expertise with a deep appreciation for local history and traditional Yankee […]
Teresa A. Crean, AICP
Teresa Crean is an AICP-Certified Planner who joined the town of Barrington, RI as Director of Planning, Building, and Resilience in January 2022. Before joining the town of Barrington, she served for 14 years as a community planner and coastal management extension specialist with the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island […]
Michelle Carnevale
Michelle Carnevale is the Grant Program Director at 11th Hour Racing leading the organization’s ocean health grant making. 11th Hour Racing works to mobilize sailing, maritime, and coastal communities with an innovative approach to inspire solutions for the ocean. Driven by a philosophy of “local solutions to global problems,” the organization connects international sailing teams […]
Gordon Carr
Gordon Carr joined the New Bedford Port Authority in October 2022 as its Executive Director. Gordon’s career has involved extensive work in the areas of economic development and business growth in both the public and private sectors. For the previous seven years, Gordon held multiple roles at the Massachusetts Port Authority, including leading the Department […]
