Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director
ltedesco@wetlandsinstitute.org
As the Executive Director, Lenore will be responsible for leadership of the Wetlands Institute and will be developing an expanded vision of the Institute and implementing its mission with the staff and board. Lenore is responsible for the development of research, conservation and education programs, Institute public relations and fundraising. She will be working with the board, staff, and community to sustain a group of year-round volunteers, and promoting special events. In the next few months, look for Dr. Tedesco to announce new initiatives and partnerships as the Wetlands Institute enters its next phase of growth and development.
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Dr. Tedesco’s vision statement for the Wetlands Institute.
Phil Broder: Director of Education
education@wetlandsinstitute.org
As Director of Education, Phil oversees everything from field trips to fish tanks. He sets up and schedules all of the Institute’s school field trips, edits our “Views from the Tower” newsletter, schedules speakers for programs like the Covered Dish Dinners and “Lunch & Learn” series, and also manages partnerships with the city of Ocean City and the Delaware River & Bay Authority. In the summertime Phil supervises the Institute’s Naturalist Interns as well as the volunteer docents.
Terrie Campbell: Receptionist
admissions@wetlandsinstitute.org
Terrie is the newest member at the Front Desk & Admissions and excited to join the Institute’s staff. Her duties “include, but are not limited to” greeting and admitting visitors and members, informing them of daily programs, answering phones, data entry and helping out where needed.
Marge Corson: Volunteer CoordinatorMarge helps to organize and schedule over 100 volunteers throughout the year. A volunteer herself, Marge can be found every week at the Institute answering phones, guiding visitors throughout the building, selling tickets and much much more!
Patrice Davis: Marketing/Events Coordinatorpatrice@wetlandsinstitute.org
Patrice coordinates three of the Institute’s largest annual fundraisers; The Golf Tournament, the Sunset Soiree and the Wings ‘n Water Festival. Additionally, Patrice coordinates a number of other events including Ocean City’s Return of the Osprey Gala, the Patagonia Film Festival, Mac McAnally and more. Other responsibilities include marketing, public relations, website maintenance and social networking for the Institute via Facebook and Twitter (Wetlandsshnj).
Joyce Ferguson: Tidepool Shop Managertidepool@wetlandsinstitute.org
Joyce has been working part-time in the Institute’s Tidepool Shop since 2001. Joyce and her staff keep shop’s shelves stocked with fantastic books, toys, games and guides that appeal to any age group.
Lysa Flemming: Administrative Assistantlflemming@wetlandsinstitute.org
As Assistant to the Executive Director and Office Manager, Lysa oversees the Admissions Desk Operations, maintains the Membership Database and manages all weddings and other private rentals at the Institute. Lysa provides administrative support to all departments and assists in coordinating all fundraisers.
Kaitlin Gannon: Outreach Coordinatorkgannon@wetlandsinstitute.org
Kaitlin is an environmental educator both at the Wetlands Institute as well as on a number of Outreach programs and trips. She brings live animals and interactive Environmental Education programs to schools, libraries, campgrounds and other organizations throughout New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania and Delaware. In addition Kaitlin also coordinates the Science Education at Sea (SEAS) program in Wildwood, Cape May and Sandy Hook Bay.
Bonnie Girard: Bookkeeperbgirard@wetlandsinstitute.org
As Bookkeeper, Bonnie manages the accounting / bookkeeping activities of the Institute and ensures that we are adhering to all Governmental Laws and Regulations and Accounting Standards. Various other responsibilities include: HR and payroll related issues, insurance coverage for both the employees and for the institute, assist with technology updates/training and also assist with any other administrative requests by the Executive Director.
Kirby Hoffman: Aquarist, Environmental Educator
aquarium@wetlandsinstitute.org
As the Aquarist and an Environmental Educator at the Institute, Kirby is responsible for taking care of the aquarium and marine animals. All animals are well fed, safe, happy, healthy and fun to watch thanks to Kirby’s weekly maintenance and supervision. Additionally, Kirby assists in educational programs both at the Institute and on Outreach trips.
Lynn Matthews: Receptionist
admissions@wetlandsinstitute.org
As receptionist, Lynn’s duties “include, but are not limited to” greeting and admitting visitors and members, informing them of daily programs, answering phones, data entry and helping out where needed.
Dan McLaughlin: Coordinator or Research and Conservation
research@wetlandsinstitute.org
Dan serves as liaison for the Institute’s Research and Conservation Department. Dan facilitates community-based conservation initiatives, coordinates and conducts field and lab research, and presents Research Department activities through various media. Dan also helps manage the Institute’s Coastal Conservation and Research Program, which hosts undergraduate college students from around the world during ten weeks of applied coastal conservation and research.
Bob Oberholtzer: Maintenance
Bob works part-time at the Institute and is responsible for groundskeeping and general maintenance and repairs for the building. If something is broken, Bob will fix it!
Ali Trunzo: Environmental Educatorenvileducator@wetlandsinstitute.org
Ali started at the Wetlands Institute two years ago as an Intern! She has joined the staff this year as an environmental educator both at the Wetlands Institute as well as on a number of Outreach programs and trips. Additionally, Ali helps to supervise and coordinates the Summer Nature Camp, which involves planning field trips, camp activities, coordinating instructors and supervising the Institute’s Junior Volunteers.
Dr. Roger Wood: Director of ResearchProfessor of Zoology at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Director of Research at the Wetlands Institute and Program Director of the Coastal Conservation Research Program.
‘Scute the ‘Tute Terrapin: Meeter, Greeter and All Around Morale Raiser‘Scute’s intent is to put smiles on all faces and enlighten fans of all ages about the Wetlands Institute and all of our great research, education and conservation programs. You can find ‘Scute throughout the year at special events, parades, festivals and more!
