BRI - Key Persons

Stenhouse, I. J., A. M. Berlin, A. T. Gilbert, M. W. Goodale, C. E. Gray, W. A. Montevecchi, L. Savoy, & C. S. Spiegel. 2020. Assessing the exposure of three diving bird species to offshore wind areas on the U.S. Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf using satellite telemetry. Diversity and Distributions 26. Available at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.

Job Titles:

• Consulting Director of Songbird Program

Amy, the Consulting Director of BRI's songbird program, has 13 years of experience monitoring, capturing, and sampling songbirds and Common Loons. She studies the Common Loon and migratory songbirds as wildlife indicator species to assess the effects of mercury deposition on Adirondack ecosystem. Her doctoral research focuses on the transfer of mercury through terrestrial food webs to songbird communities inhabiting northern hardwood forests, montane boreal forests, and Sphagnum bog habitats in the Adirondack Park. In addition to field work, she gives public and scientific presentations; prepares reports, publications, and newsletters; and develops and presents school curricula. Education & Certifications Ph.D. Candidate, Biology, Syracuse University, 2014 M.S., Conservation Biology, Antioch University, 2006 B.A., Environmental Studies, University of Rochester, 1996 Research Interests Assessing the ecological effects of mercury deposition on Common Loon populations and Adirondack aquatic ecosystems Investigating mercury bioaccumulation and exposure patterns within songbird communities and terrestrial foodwebs in the Adirondack Park and across the Northeastern landscape

Job Titles:

• Data Management and IT Director
• Senior Geospatial Scientist Technology Director

Since 2010, Andrew has managed BRI's GIS program and now oversees all aspects of data management and IT services. He manages complex geospatial data, creating scripts in Python, Visual Basic.Net, and R to efficiently process, analyze, and map data. He has worked with partners at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to bring together historical and current seabird data for the U.S. Atlantic waters as part of a long-term effort to understand seabird distribution and population chang e. He has created tools for monitoring avian occurrence and behavior including the development of a mobile seabird survey application for Android and iOS devices (SeaScribe.) His work has resulted in a better understanding of the patterns of seabird distribution through time and space within the western North Atlantic. Andrew's current projects include the development of monitoring protocols for automated radio telemetry studies at offshore wind, a well as various commercial offshore wind projects in the U.S. Atlantic. Education & Certifications B.A., Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME M.S., Wildlife Ecology, University of Maine, Orono Research Interests Seabirds, spatial ecology Seabird distribution and movement Offshore wind/wildlife interactions, Using advanced technology to monitor wildlife

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• Offshore Wind Staff Scientist

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• Data Scientist

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• Human Resources, Insurance, and Office Manager

Bridget Bowden is an administrative professional with more than twenty years of experience in her field. She has fulfilled many roles, including positions in human resources with payroll and benefits management, purchasing and accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable, contract administration, office management, and supervision. Her extensive software knowledge includes Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, ADP Payroll, QuickBooks, Great Plains Dynamics, Staff Suite with Crystal Reports, and other specialized software platforms. At BRI, Bridget administrates payroll and benefits, as well as day-to-day office administrative tasks..

Schoch, N, Y Yang, RD Yanai, VL Buxton, DC Evers, and CT Driscoll. 2020. Spatial patterns and temporal trends in mercury concentrations in common loons (Gavia immer) from 1998 to 2016 in New York's Adirondack Park: Has this top predator benefitted from mercury emission controls? Ecotoxicology

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• Avinet Store Administrator

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• Accounting Administrator

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• Consulting Co - Director of Center for Mercury Studies
• Research Professor

Dr. Celia Chen is an aquatic ecologist and Research Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College. She also serves as Director of the Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program. Her research over the last 24 years has focused on the fate and effects of metal contaminants in aquatic food webs, both in freshwater and marine ecosystems. Dr. Chen has also worked to bring mercury and arsenic science to policy by gathering groups of scientists to produce synthesis documents, providing scientific input to federal agencies, and through her involvement in the Fate and Transport Partnership in the implementation of the Minamata Convention.

Job Titles:

• Program Director
• Director - Raptor Program
• Director of Raptor Program, Senior Research Biologist

Chris joined BRI in 1998, and oversaw a Common Loon behavioral ecology and toxicology study in Maine's Rangeley Lakes region. As BRI expanded its mercury research to include other species, the raptor program was born. Through the program, Chris initiated what has now become the most extensive Bald Eagle sampling and banding effort in Maine's history. Recent BRI raptor program projects have emphasized various studies of migrating raptors, and using individual tracking technologies to inform conservation and management decision-making relevant to Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and other raptor species. Chris's current projects at BRI include evaluating mercury and lead exposure in adult resident Bald Eagles and Common Loons, assessing mercury exposure and risk to North American migrant raptors, and evaluating the use of offshore wind energy areas along the Atlantic coast by migrating Peregrine Falcons and Merlins. In addition to raptor work, Chris also oversees BRI's projects related to wildlife and solar energy development. Education & Certifications M.S., Environmental Studies/Conservation Biology, Antioch University, 2007 DeSorbo, C. R. 2007. Spatial, temporal, and habitat-based patterns of mercury exposure in interior bald eagles in Maine. M.S. Thesis. Antioch University, Keene, NH. 95 pp. B.S., Biology, University of New Hampshire, 1996 Research Interests Raptor toxicology, with a special emphasis on Hg Migration Ecology Raptor movement studies and applications to management and conservation decision-making Identification and conservation of raptor aggregation areas Evaluating relationships between raptors and anadromous fisheries Addressing conservation and management needs of Upland Sandpipers in Maine

Job Titles:

• Tropical Bird Specialist

Chris is a bird conservation biologist, ecotoxicologist, and PhD student in the Tingley Lab at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is broadly interested in how environmental pollution affects biodiversity, especially populations of declining species. Chris joined BRI in 2021 as a tropical bird specialist, and continues to contribute to BRI's mission while investigating the spatiotemporal impacts of gold mining on tropical bird communities. Chris contributes to BRI's Center for Mercury Studies in an international collaboration to understand the prevalence and distribution of mercury pollution in Neotropical birds. His research broadly helps to highlight how prevalent ecotoxins-including heavy metals, pesticides, and microplastics-have become in the environment as a direct result of human activities. Education & Certifications Ph.D., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles (present) BSc., Environmental & Sustainability Sciences, Cornell University, 2020. Research Interests Bird conservation Ecotoxicology Tropical ecology

Job Titles:

• Chief Scientist
• Executive Director
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Executive Director, Chief Scientist, and Co - Director Center for Mercury Studies

Trasande, L., J. DiGangi, D. C. Evers, J. Petrlik, D. G. Buck, J. Šamánek, B. Beeler, M. A. Turnquist, & K. Regan. 2016. Economic implications of mercury exposure in the context of the global mercury treaty: Hair mercury levels and estimated lost economic productivity in selected developing countries. Journal of Environmental Management 183: 229-235. Available at https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0301479716306028. Buck, D. G., D. C. Evers, E. Adams, J. DiGangi, B. Beeler, J. Samánek, J. Petrlik, M. A. Turnquist, O. Speranskaya, K. Regan, & S. Johnson. 2019. A global-scale assessment of fish mercury concentrations and the identification of biological hotspots. Science of The Total Environment 687: 956-966. Available at https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0048969719327305. Sauer, A. K., C. T. Driscoll, D. C. Evers, E. M. Adams, & Y. Yang. 2020. Mercury exposure in songbird communities along an elevational gradient on Whiteface Mountain, Adirondack Park (New York, USA). Ecotoxicology 29: 1830-1842. From the moment he captured his first loon on Michigan's Seney National Wildlife Refuge, David Evers has been a champion of wildlife, incorporating innovative approaches to traditional research methods. As the founder, executive director, and chief scientist of BRI, Dr. Evers has made great strides in bringing critical ecological issues to the forefront of our nation's and the world's consciousness. BRI's mission is to assess emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision makers. Biodiversity Research Institute embraces a workplace empowered by diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, BRI is committed to recognizing and addressing systemic inequities that have historically limited or excluded some groups from participation in wildlife science. "Prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace is long overdue. Bringing together many voices and unique perspectives is not only an invaluable exercise but provides a singular strength to our scientific programs."

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• Director of Communications and Publications

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• Program Director
• Director - Waterfowl Program
• Director of Waterfowl Program GIS Specialist

Dustin joined BRI full time in 2007, surveying loons in the Rangeley Lakes region. Since then, he has worked on projects for every department within the organization and has developed skills and techniques for capturing and sampling several species of aquatic and terrestrial fauna. Dustin's research priorities split between the waterfowl and mammal programs. During the winter months, his work focuses on using satellite telemetry to study migratory movements and breeding ground delineation in various sea duck species along the Atlantic coast. As a Qualified Indiana Bat Surveyor (QIBS), Dustin spends most summers conducting mist-net and acoustic surveys for endangered Indiana bat and other species. In addition to fieldwork, Dustin handles GIS mapping and spatial analysis for several ongoing projects. Education & Certifications Education M.S. Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Rhode Island, 2018 B.S. Wildlife, Unity College, 2008 Certifications Qualified Indiana Bat Surveyor (QIBS)

Adams, E. M., J. Gulka, & K. A. Williams. 2021. A review of the effectiveness of operational curtailment for reducing bat fatalities at terrestrial wind farms in North America.

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• International Research Lead

As BRI's International Research Lead, Ed works on a range of projects relating to bird conservation and research across the U.S, East Africa, and elsewhere. Director of the Wildlife Forensics Lab and co-lead of the Acoustics Lab, Ed supports BRI's research centers and programs with his expertise in avian ecology and conservation. Ed also coordinates River Point Bird Observatory, overseeing migration monitoring as well as training staff and volunteers. Prior to joining BRI in 2020, Ed worked on various avian research and conservation projects spanning the globe from Australia and New Zealand, to China, Israel, and Malta. He earned his M.Sc. at the University of Manitoba studying seabird foraging ecology in Newfoundland. Education & Certifications M.Sc. Biological Sciences. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. 2018 B.Sc. Environmental Conservation. University of Hull, Hull, UK. 2010. Maynard, L., Gulka, J., Jenkins, E., and Davoren, G. 2022. At-colony behaviour of great black-backed gulls Larus marinus following breeding failure. Marine Ornithology 50: 19-204.

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• Assistant
• Director of Finance
• Finance Director
• Accounting Adminstrator
• Senior Science Director

Goodale is the Senior Science Director at Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) and adjunct research faculty at the University of Maine. His research is focused on the interaction of wildlife with offshore wind energy. Goodale has in-depth knowledge of the cumulative effects, offshore wind farm wildlife literature, and environmental assessments. At BRI, Goodale takes a leadership role in developing organization-wide projects, making strategic decisions, facilitating daily operations, and managing over 40 employees. He has conducted or managed more than 80 conservation biology projects. He was the PI on a Department of Energy funded project that developed a stereo-optic camera system to track birds and bats around wind turbines. Goodale has served on municipal committees, environmental nonprofit boards, professional boards, and college boards, including the governor appointed Maine Board of Environmental Protection. Education & Certifications Ph.D., Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2018 Master of Philosophy, Human Ecology, College of the Atlantic, 2001 Goodale, W. 2001. Herring gulls' use of lobster bait during the breeding season in Penobscot Bay, Maine. College of the Atlantic master's thesis. Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colorado College, 1996 Research Interests Determining contaminant exposure, and population density of seabirds in Maine and New England. Lori joined BRI in December 2017 as finance director, bringing a wealth of experience to her position overseeing all accounting services and human resources. Detail oriented and highly analytical, her strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple and complex projects are a valuable asset as she manages the myriad financial aspects of BRI's many research projects around the world. Education & Certifications B.S., Business Administration/Accounting, University of Southern Maine Certificate Program in Personnel Management, Stonehill College, MA Julia is a quantitative ecologist and a marine mammal scientist who joined BRI in 2022. She conducts quantitative analyses for multiple projects at BRI including offshore wind risk mitigation and the effects of anthropogenic impacts on large migratory marine species. Her research primarily relies on spatial analyses to assess the ecological consequences at the intersection of climate change and anthropogenic impacts. Previous work has focused on bycatch reduction of Short-finned pilot whales in the U.S. pelagic longline fishery, vulnerability to vessel strikes for juvenile humpback whales in New York waters, and the development of subseasonal ecological forecasts to inform dynamic management. Julia's interest in the marine environment stems from her childhood outdoor experiences on the shores of the U.S. east coast and was solidified by accruing over three years of sea time as a professional mariner, sailing and conducting oceanographic research across the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Maine. Education & Certifications Stony Brook University - Department of Ecology and Evolution, 2022 - Ph.D. Ecology and Evolution Stony Brook University - School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, 2017 - M.S. Marine Science McGill University, 2013 - B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sci) Environment Research Interests Anthropogenic Impacts Marine Mammals Climate Change Impacts Ecological Modeling UAS (drone) Research Science Communication and Decision Support Helen received a B.S. in natural resources conservation with concentration in wildlife ecology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017. While in school, she split her time between researching the roosting behavior of bats and working at the college's herpetology lab. Helen began working for BRI in 2018 as a seasonal bat biologist. Hired full time in 2020, she now assists mainly with waterbird research and is the assistant toxicology lab manager. Current projects and research areas include Common Loon translocation, Common Eider brood survival in Casco Bay, ME, and total mercury analysis of biological samples. Education & Certifications B.S. Natural Resources Conservation, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2017 Ethan Gilardi is a wildlife biologist from New Jersey, with a passion for bats and birds. He got his start in wildlife conservation surveying for Red Knots on the Delaware Bay and quickly fell in love with the field. He began working with bats in 2015, joining mist netting efforts with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, going on to manage NABat acoustic monitoring efforts around the state. Ethan joined BRI in 2022 as a part of the Mammal Program and hopes to use his skills to further develop the program and learn even more about the wildlife with which we share our world. Education & Certifications Rutgers University-New Brunswick- B.S. Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources Research Interests Chiroptera Wildlife Photography Wildlife Acoustics Shorebirds Small Mammals Emily began working for BRI as a seasonal biologist in 2019 and was brought on full-time in 2021. During the summer field season, she leads a crew to monitor the breeding loon population in the Rangeley Lakes region and coordinates the loon translocation project down in Massachusetts. In addition to fieldwork, Emily helps edit reports, enter data, analyze productivity data and assists with many other projects as they come up. Emily also has experience working with waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and marsh birds. Education & Certifications Education University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) - B.S. Environmental Biology Research Interests Loon and waterfowl conservation Avian behavioral ecology Environmental toxicology and contaminants Wind energy Eleanor completed her master's degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School in 2021. Through her coursework, she learned how to work effectively with institutions and individuals that influence environmental policy, and gained experience analyzing and drafting environmental legislation. Eleanor joined BRI in 2021 to provide support to the Communications department. She will be updating and maintaining content on BRI's new webpage and producing organizational content for various sources, including scientific communications pieces, blogs, social media posts, and press releases. She is excited to support Center and Program Directors and help promote BRI's mission. Education & Certifications Education Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP), Vermont Law School B.A. Political Science, Concentration: Environmental Policy, Ithaca College Certifications Grant Writing, University of Southern Maine Chris began working for BRI as a seasonal field biologist assisting with Bald Eagle nestling sampling in Maine. He was hired full-time in 2013 and is now one of BRI's senior level field biologists. Chris is highly skilled in wildlife capture, including: Common Loons, Bald Eagles, breeding Peregrine Falcons, bats, and migrating raptors (e.g., using bal-chatri, dho-gazza, and mist nets). With this expertise, Chris trains internal staff on capture, sampling, surveying, and banding techniques. He oversees field projects that specialize in short and long-term tracking, including the use of satellite and GPS technology. With his back-country medical and rescue skills, he is the lead field biologist overseeing operations for BRI's western loon demographic and contaminant monitoring. Education & Certifications B.S., Wildlife Ecology, University of Maine, Orono, 2008 A native Mainer, Carol left the Vacation State to attend college in Massachusetts, took a short stint on the West Coast, and found her way back to Maine 14 years later. During that time, she honed her accounting and bookkeeping skills at a variety of organizations. Carol joined BRI in mid 2013 to provide critical support to the Institute's finance director. While she has found her niche in the finance department, she also enjoys spending time with the scientists at BRI who are passionate about wildlife and the environment. Education & Certifications B.S., Business Administration, Atlantic Union College, 1995 A.S., Office Administration, Atlantic Union College, 1986 Carl Brown joined BRI in 2021 as a wildlife biologist, and has worked seasonal positions with the outfit since 2014. Previous work in the Intermountain West has focused on alpine avian distribution in relation to habitat, ungulates, disease, and rare waterbirds.

Job Titles:

• Program Director
• Director - Quantitative Wildlife Ecology Research Lab
• Director, Quantitative Wildlife Ecology Research Lab Ecological Modeler

Evan, a quantitative ecologist, focuses on how animal populations respond to environmental change throughout complex life cycles. He designs experiments and models to understand how animals respond to a rapidly changing environment. He manages data and conducts statistical analyses using field-derived data, designs research projects, writes proposals, and prepares manuscripts for publication of scientific results. Evan's research has been conducted in diverse locales including Caribbean lowland, Costa Rica, Florida's Everglades, and Hudson's Bay, Canada. Currently his projects include modeling offshore migratory events across the Atlantic coast of the United States and developing models that predict how salt marsh species will respond to sea level rise. Education & Certifications Ph.D., Ecology and Environmental Sciences, University of Maine-Orono, 2014 M.S., Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, 2007 B.A., Biology, Whitman College, 2004 Research Interests Migratory physiology Migratory bird conservation Linkages among life stages in migratory animals Ecological modeling and statistics Avian population limitation Landscape ecology Individual tracking and movement

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• Waterbird Specialist / Toxicology Lab Manager

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• Senior Quantitative Ecologist

As a quantitative marine ecologist, Holly has dedicated the last couple decades of her career to quantifying interactions between marine communities of birds, mammals, fish, and invertebrates, from the seafloor to above the sea surface. She spent years collecting data both at sea aboard ships, and onshore within seabird colonies. She uses hierarchical statistical models to estimate the exposure of marine biological communities to offshore energy development. At the intersection of her public and private sector technical experience, she leads the Atlantic Marine Bird Cooperative working group for Marine Spatial Planning. Holly speaks fluent Spanish and has both lived and worked in various locales throughout North and South America. Education & Certifications Ph.D. in Biology - CUNY GC, CSI, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior (EEB) program, 2013 B.S., Biopsychology and Environmental Studies- Tufts University, 2003 Research Interests Conservation Behavioral Ecology Community Ecology Marine Biology Population Biology Spatial Ecology

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• Program Director
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern Maine
• Director of Marine Bird Program and Co - Director Center for Waterbird Studies

Dr. Stenhouse's passion for seabirds and remote islands was forged on the rugged west coast of his native Scotland. On completing his undergraduate degree, he worked as a research ornithologist with Scottish Natural Heritage, studying increasing goose populations and their interactions with agriculture. He moved to Newfoundland to take on graduate research studies. During his time in eastern Canada, Iain investigated the habitat use and breeding success of Leach's Storm-Petrels in Newfoundland, and the reproductive and behavioral ecology of Sabine's Gulls in the eastern Arctic. Iain came to BRI from the National Audubon Society's Science Office, where he was the senior scientist for the national IBA Program. Although much of his recent work at BRI has focused on offshore wind and wildlife, Iain is particularly interested in tracking seabirds' long-distance migration. In 2007-2008, he was involved in a study tracking Arctic Terns from Northeast Greenland to Antarctica and back again-recording the longest animal migration ever measured at that time-an average annual return journey of more than 70,000 km! Iain is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine-Orono. He has authored many peer-reviewed papers on the ecology of marine birds, including three species accounts in the acclaimed Birds of North America series. Education & Certifications Ph.D., Cognitive & Behavioral Ecology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2003 Stenhouse, I.J. (2003) The reproductive behaviour and ecology of Sabine's Gulls (Xema sabini) in the eastern Canadian Arctic. Ph.D. Thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. 192pp. M.Sc., Biopsychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1998 Stenhouse, I.J. (1998) Habitat utilization and breeding success of Leach's Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma leucorhoa). M.Sc. Thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. 61pp.

Job Titles:

• Assistant
• Finance Director

Jessie joined BRI in September 2023 to assist with the management of the growing financial activities of the organization. She is a finance and accounting professional with over 16 years' experience in fiscal planning, accounting, reporting, and oversight. She has an extensive management background within non-profit, small business, and corporate environments. Jessie brings to BRI her keen business acumen with skills in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and risk management. Education MBA- Husson University, 2018 B.S., Accounting - Husson University, 2009 Memberships and Certifications

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• Program Director
• Director - Mammal Program Acoustic Lab Co - Lead

Irvine, A. L., J. Gulka, & G. K. Davoren. 2021. Hatching success of Common Murres (Uria aalge) is linked to the number of neighbours and resource availability. Marine Ornithology 49: 229-240.

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• Program Director
• Co - Director - Marine Mammal Program

Goetsch, C., J. Gulka, K. D. Friedland, A. J. Winship, J. Clerc, A. Gilbert, H. F. Goyert, I. J. Stenhouse, K. A. Williams, J. R. Willmott, M. L. Rekdahl, H. C. Rosenbaum, & E. M. Adams. 2023. Surface and subsurface oceanographic features drive forage fish distributions and aggregations: Implications for prey availability to top predators in the US Northeast Shelf ecosystem. Ecology and Evolution 13.

Job Titles:

• Director of Operations
• Member of the Leadership Team

Involved in loon conservation since 1995, Kate brings a wealth of experience to her position as BRI's Director of Operations. Before joining BRI, she spent 12 years overseeing the scientific program for the Loon Preservation Committee in New Hampshire. She is a contributor to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Status and Assessment Plan for the Common Loon in North America and co-authored the Common Loon Species Profile and Loon Recovery Plan for the New Hampshire Fish and Game. She is the co-author of a series of books by Willow Creek Press about the Common Loon and the Northwoods. Research Interests Environmental conservation Conservation of the Common Loon

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• Director
• Program Director
• Director - Center for Research on Offshore Wind and the Environment

As the head of BRI's Wildlife and Renewable Energy Program, Kate oversees wide-ranging projects focused on renewable energy development and wildlife. Her particular focus is offshore wind energy studies conducted in coordination with state and federal agencies, academics, and other nonprofits. She obtains funding, designs and manages projects, analyzes data, authors technical reports and publications, delivers public presentations at scientific and technical conferences. In addition, she provides technical support for a range of stakeholder and policy initiatives. Her current projects include providing technical expertise to the New York State Environmental Technical Working Group (E-TWG) and developing guidance for implementing automated VHF telemetry studies at offshore wind energy projects. Education & Certifications M.S., University of Florida, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, 2007 B.A., Tufts University, Biology and Environmental Studies, 2004 Research Interests Understanding the effects of anthropogenic stressors on wildlife Understanding avian migratory patterns and trends

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• Program Director
• Director - Shorebird Program International Bird Mercury Lead
• Director of Shorebird Program International Bird Mercury Lead Toxicology Lab Manager
• Director of the Shorebird Program
• Shorebird Program Director

Kevin is the director of the Shorebird Program, International Bird Mercury Lead and Toxicology Lab Manager Kevin joined BRI in 2009 and began working primarily as an avian biologist and manager of BRI's Toxicology Lab. His research experience with BRI has included contaminant sampling, surveys, and tracking studies of a broad range of avian taxa, mammals, fish, and invertebrates. Kevin currently serves as BRI's Shorebird Program Director, International Bird Mercury Lead, and Toxicology Lab Manager. His current projects include studying habitat use, contaminant exposure, and migratory connectivity of Upland Sandpipers; migratory connectivity and life history timing of Eastern Willets; surveys of migrant shorebirds; migration tracking of Red Knots; offshore surveys of marine birds; and international mercury sampling of wetland birds. Education & Certifications M.S., Biology, University of Southern Maine, 2010 B.S., Biology, Eastern Connecticut State University, 2006 Research Interests Migratory connectivity and habitat use of migrant shorebirds Mercury exposure in birds associated with Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Effects of sea level rise on coastal breeding avian communities Stopover feeding and roosting behavior in shorebirds Effects of contaminants on freshwater and marine wetland ecosystems Effects of habitat phenology on life history timing of migratory species Mercury exposure in shorebirds throughout their annual cycle Evan M. Adams, Amy K. Sauer, Oksana Lane, Kevin Regan, David C. Evers (2020) The effects of climate, habitat, and trophic position on methylmercury bioavailability for breeding New York songbirds, Ecotoxicology 29(10), p. 1843-1861, doi:10.1007/s10646-019-02151-w

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• Quantitative Ecology Research Associate

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• Lead Wetland Scientist

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• Program Director
• Program Director, Permitting and Compliance

Leigh LaMartina has over a decade of experience spanning project leadership, law and compliance, and consulting operations management. Leigh's diverse background enables her to confidently navigate complex regulatory frameworks and gives her unique insight into risk management. She brings deep experience in strategic communications and stakeholder management, as well as a history of developing strong internal processes to support successful project outcomes. Education & Certifications University of Texas Law School, 2011- J.D. American University, 2007- B.A., International Human Rights

Logan joined BRI in the spring of 2021 as a seasonal field biologist, helping with a variety of avian projects including data collection and avian capture and banding. He now splits his time seasonally, working with Common Loon translocation and Common Eider brood survival during the summer field season and helping permit solar projects with BRI Environmental during the winter. Logan's passion for wildlife studies started young, following his biologist parents around outside. He has a breadth of experience with wildlife data collection and capture techniques. He enjoys connecting to wild places through research, particularly learning how avian species interact and respond to their environment. His other passions include climbing, sea kayaking, and cooking pizza. Education & Certifications Education B.S., Wildlife Biology- University of Montana Certifications

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• Finance Director

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• Member of the Leadership Team
• Deputy Director, Director of Loon Program, and Co - Director Center for Waterbird Studies

Lucas Savoy joined BRI in 2000 as a wildlife research biologist. Early in his tenure, he focused primarily on Common Loon contaminant and breeding ecology field studies across North America, while also developing an interest in waterfowl conservation. As BRI's deputy director, and with more than 22 years of hands-on bird research experience, he continues to build BRI's loon program and to develop partnerships with a focus on loon conservation in North America and internationally. His primary research studies have included the exposure and risks of contaminants to water birds, and the migratory and seasonal movements of marine birds in relation to offshore wind power developments. Education & Certifications Education Unity College, 1999 - B.S. Environmental Sciences (Wildlife Biology) Certifications

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• Member of the Leadership Team
• Science Director
• Senior Science Director

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• Program Director
• Co - Director - Marine Mammal Program

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• Program Director
• Director - Arctic Program, Loon Program

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• Program Director
• Avinet Business Development, Products, and Marketing
• Director - Outreach Program Avinet / Research Supplies Manager

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• Ecological Analyst

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• Senior Project Manager

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• Accounting Coordinator

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• Ecological Analyst

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• Billing and Budget Manager

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• Program Director
• Director - Wetlands Program
• Senior Environmental Scientist

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• International Environmental Specialist

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• Program Director
• Director - Center for Climate Change and Conservation Climate Change Program
• Director, Center for Climate Change and Conservation

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• Program Director
• Director - Fisheries Program