Justin joined Coonamessett Farm Foundation in February 2022 and currently serves as the Director of Operations. Growing up in the wilds of upstate New York, from a young age he developed many outdoor interests and an attachment to nature. Justin received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from SUNY Binghamton then reset his career path to earn a Bachelor of Technology in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture from SUNY Cobleskill. In 2010, Justin relocated to Massachusetts and was a northeast fisheries observer for several years before becoming an area lead coordinator for the Observer Program.

Prior to CFF, Justin was employed as an Electronic Monitoring (EM) specialist with NOAA Fisheries. As a contractor, Justin worked on a dedicated team that developed and implemented EM programs for the Northeast multispecies (groundfish) and Atlantic herring fisheries. Justin is interested in sustainable fishing practices that support the longevity of the commercial fishing industry.

EDUCATION:

B.T. in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture - SUNY Cobleskill NY, 2010

B.A. in English Literature and Global Cultures - SUNY Binghamton, 2006

INTERESTS & EXPERTISE:

Sustainable fishing, Food security, Farming, Grant management, Project management