Our People

I am proud of being part of the Manomet team as I believe biodiversity conservation depends on multidimensional approaches, and Manomet is a place where such approaches are developed. 

Hands down, the number one reason I work for Manomet is our mission and approach to creating a more sustainable world.

I work at Manomet because it is making amazing progress in the areas that matter most to my family.

I have fond memories of visiting Manomet as a child from Manomet Elementary School, then again with my children as they came here on field trips. I vividly remember the awe I felt as a young child seeing a small b..

I work at Manomet because of their mission and science-driven, common-sense approach to building a more sustainable world.

I work at Manomet because I believe applied science should form the basis for our efforts to address the conservation problems facing us.

Marcela is committed to involving her community in conservation activities and raising awareness of the importance of WHSRN sites for biodiversity preservation.

Laura came to Manomet in 2013 to build of the constituency of people who take action for shorebird conservation on the Delaware Bay, combining two of her passions—wildlife and solving environmental problems with...

I work at Manomet because I am given the opportunity to engage people to help our existence on the planet be more sustainable.

I work at Manomet because I love being able to play an active role in our research, while also delivering the lessons we’ve learned to the public.

I work at Manomet because our mission reflects my passion for turning science into action through strong, in-person relationships; building a sustainable future for next generations.

My initial interest in Manomet was because of the important, incredible work that is taking place throughout the organization on sustainability, conservation, and science education. As I dug deeper and learned mo...

From a very young age I have known that we human beings have a soul-deep need to be connected to nature, and that when this connection is broken, our spirit suffers.

By engaging the relevant stakeholders at the beginning, through the field work, and then in the interpretation of the results, science can be much more effective at leading change on the ground.

I work at Manomet because we are working with partners across the hemisphere to protect critical habitat for the shorebirds we all share.

I work at Manomet because I am provided an unparalleled opportunity to make a difference in conserving the marine environment and the many benefits it provides.

I work at Manomet because we are making significant contributions to the very special places that shorebirds and people rely on.

Manomet represents so much more to me - it’s the place that taught me to band birds, the place that has taken me to the far-flung corners of Alaska to study breeding shorebirds. Most importantly, Manomet is the place that has allowed me to

I work at Manomet because I am proud of its history of finding science-based, practical solutions to complex environmental challenges.

A clear understanding that conservation needs the engagement of people, the diverse and geographically widespread group of colleagues and the broad focus of work is what makes Manomet a great place to work.

From my first two-year stint at the (then) Manomet Bird Observatory in the 1970’s, I was immensely comfortable with the wide range of scientific work we do and the emphasis on conservation biology.

I work at Manomet because I believe that the solution to the environmental, social and economic problems of our world is in the hands of human beings.

I work at Manomet because – at the end of the day - to conserve our natural resources and biodiversity in the Americas, we need to develop collaborative processes, build partnerships, and reach agreements.

I work at Manomet because it provides the perfect platform to bridge the gap between scientists and fishermen and create productive collaborative partnerships.

I work at Manomet because I feel strongly that listening to and understanding the needs of others is critical when trying to affect change, and this belief aligns closely with our mission in action.

The opportunity to work here for one week was given to me many years ago, and I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to stay.

The reason that I work at Manomet is very simple; it’s because I want to feel like I am contributing to a better world.

I work at Manomet because of our outstanding team of biologists dedicated to the conservation of shorebirds.

Addressing the challenges that shorebirds face necessitates this wide-ranging, multi-faceted approach, and I’m working with Manomet because I believe that in being a part of this team, I can help make a difference.

Working at Manomet provides me with an opportunity to address climate change, certainty one of the major challenges of our time.

At Manomet, I work with our partners, people at the cutting edge, often not the first adopters, but regular people who actually do the on-the-ground work of transforming our world so that we all can thrive.

Here, I have the ability to use my accounting and finance skills as a service to society, and find purpose in this work. A purpose beyond words.

I enjoy working at Manomet because across all of our projects our approach is to work with people from different backgrounds in order gain a complete understanding of a problem...

Jeremy was drawn to Manomet through recommendations from colleagues who knew of its historic banding program. As an avid birder, he was also intrigued by the diverse habitat situated at Manomet's coastal headquarters. The proximity to the b

A year after catching the birding bug, Evan was introduced to banding on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge when he was 17, where he first learned to retrieve birds caught in mist nets. He has been banding again while working with the...

Sarah grew up in New Gloucester, Maine and attended Colby College where she studied French, Painting, and Environmental Science. After college, she began working at various wildlife conservation jobs, migrating more and more towards bird...

Megan comes from Rhode Island where she has lived her whole life. She graduated in May 2017 from the University of Rhode Island and majored in Wildlife and Conservation Biology and minored in Biological Sciences. She wanted to band at...

Retired business leader with experience in strategic planning and marketing. Trustee of Manomet and South Shore Conservatory.

My father-in-law, one of Manomet's earliest supporters, made an avid birder of me.

It's impressive to watch Manomet's staff build relationships across a range of sectors and then provide those partners with the science they need to create change.

As a partner at Hemenway & Barnes LLP,  Nancy Dempze serves as a professional trustee, executor and estate planner for individuals and families.

I believe environmental challenges which our world faces deserve the highest priority.

With scientific training, interest in conservation, I enjoy participating in researches and applications.

Currently, I work at Noble and Greenough School. teaching Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Anatomy and Physiology.

My professional area of expertise is providing investment and financial advice to individuals and families.

My initial contact with Manomet was through the banding program. I had experience as a bander of migratory songbirds in Maryland before relocating to Woods Hole in 1988.

My career has been in financial services, leading global businesses in the asset management world.

I am a Professor of Biology at Tufts University, doing research on the extinction risk, and the effects of human alteration of the landscape on populations - mostly focusing on birds.

In seeking out conservation organizations to support, I look for those that are science-driven, pragmatic, and collaborative. Manomet checks off all three of those boxes.

Larry Selzer is president and CEO of The Conservation Fund, one of the nation’s top-ranked environmental nonprofits, based in Arlington, VA.