DR. CHRISTINE B. FEURT
PROGRAM MANAGER
Dr. Christine B. Feurt is a Program Manager for the Saco Watershed Collaborative and the Coastal Training Program Director for the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Her work in the Gulf of Maine watershed focuses on community based ecosystem management. Chris facilitates the creation of collaborative knowledge networks consisting of local, state, and federal government officials, community based conservation groups, non-profit environmental groups, and university students. These networks facilitate the dissemination of scientific information, the sharing of expertise, and the identification and prioritization of management actions directed at protecting water resources.
JENNIFER BROUSSEAU
PROGRAM MANAGER
Jenn Brousseau is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist interested in understanding what elements influence environmental planning and how these processes influence outcomes. Jenn is an Assistant Professor at the University of New England where she has a research program focused on understanding how individuals and communities are addressing coastal resilience, the role of regional climate planning in advancing climate action, the dynamics of decision-making related to wildfire mitigation and planning, and how the arts can help us envision more sustainable climate futures. Her work aims to center students within this research and address the concerns of practitioners and community partners. She received her Ph.D. in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation from Virginia Tech and completed a postdoc at Colorado State University studying wildfire governance. In a former life, Jenn enjoyed following orangutans around rainforests in Indonesia and led environmental education programs for Indonesian and international students.
Kelsey Johnson
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Kelsey Johnson is the outreach coordinator for the Saco Watershed Collaborative. Kelsey joined the collaborative in Spring 2024. She has a bachelors degree in marine conservation and a masters degree in science education. Prior to the collaborative Kelsey worked in conservation and science education with environmental nonprofits and in public education. She focuses on organization and communication to partners and community members within the watershed.