CERF 2021 Conference Committees
CERF 2021 Conference
Co-Chairs
Mark Brush, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Lora Harris, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Attendee Experience Committee
Co-Chairs
Jessie Jarvis, University of North Carolina Wilmington Amber Hardison, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Sam Lake, Virginia Sea Grant
Ambassadors Program
Ashley Bulseco, Eckerd College Shelley Katusuki, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Ashley Smyth, University of Florida and Florida Sea Grant
Conference Art
Linda Blum, University of Virginia Emily Boone, University of Richmond Elizabeth "Z" Lacey, Stockton University
Family Friendliness
Sally Brooks, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Betty Neikirk, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Erin Shields, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
History Committee
Bob Christian, Retired Megan Munkacsy, University of Maryland Bob Murphy, Tetratech
Inclusion Event
Jessica Kinsella, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve Nick Coleman, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Danielle Kreeger, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Cindy Palinkas, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Johnny Quispe, Rutgers University Isabel Sanchez, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Meng Xia, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Local GK-12 Student Engagement
Lauren Huey, Green Fin Studio Stephanie Salisbury, Henrico County Public Schools
Mentoring Program
Mike Allen, Maryland Sea Grant College Christina Bonsell, University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Silent Auction
Cassondra Armstrong, South Florida Water Management District Jessica Reichmuth, Augusta University
Social Event
Amber Hardison, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Jessie Jarvis, University of North Carolina Wilmington Sam Lake, Virginia Sea Grant
Social Media
Cora Johnston, University of Virginia Ezra J. Kottler, George Washington University Emory Wellman, East Carolina University Mollie Yacano, University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Science
Student Career Networking Event
Dave Gillett, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Courtney Schmidt, Narragansett Bay Estuary Program
Student Social Night
Serina Wittyngham, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Mollie Yacano, University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Science
Student and Early Career Participation
Chellby Kilheffer, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Emily Rivest, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Wellness Group
Courtney Harris, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Jessie Turner, University of Connecticut - Avery Point Dave Wilcox, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Scientific Program Committee
Co-Chairs
Jeremy Testa, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Martha Sutula, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Ben Walther, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Cultural Heritage/Coastal Humanities
Matthew Bethel, Louisiana Sea Grant Treda Grayson, United States Environmental Protection Agency
Database Manager
Todd Fake
Design Studio
Jori Erdman, James Madison University Tiffany Troxler, Florida International University
Diversity in Science
Kristy Lewis, University of Central Florida Giovanna McClenachan, Nicholls State University
Education
Carla Curran, Savannah State University Christine Whitcraft, California State University Long Beach
Estuarine and Coastal Modeling Liaisons
Kendra Dresback, University of Oklahoma Rich Signell, United States Geological Survey Pengfei Xue, Michigan Technological University
Film Festival
Cassie Gurbisz, St. Mary's College of Maryland Jace Tunnell, Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve
History Committee
Bob Christian, Retired Megan Munkacsy, University of Maryland Bob Murphy, Tetratech
Oral Sessions
Iris Anderson, Virginia Institute of Marine Science John Callaway, University of San Francisco Matt Kirwan, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Plenary Sessions
Don Boesch, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Jan Newton, University of Washington
Poster Sessions
Pedro Morais, University of Algarve Carolyn Weaver, Millersville University
Student Judging
Zack Darnell, University of Southern Mississippi Kelly Darnell, University of Southern Mississippi
Workshops
Ronnie Baker, Dauphin Island Sea Lab Kim de Mutsert, University of Southern Mississippi Bryce Van Dam, Helmhotlz-Zentrum Geesthacht
CERF Conference Staff
Susan Park, Executive Director Megan Miller, Event Director Louise Miller, Chief Operating Officer Cindy Devine, Marketing Coordinator
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