People Type: Staff

As the Marketing and Social Media Specialist for the Wade Institute for Science Education at Manomet Conservation Sciences, Alex brings creativity and strategy to every campaign. With a B.A. in Global Studies and French from the University of Vermont, she has led marketing efforts across the nonprofit sector, building community and driving impact through digital storytelling.

Alex specializes in social media strategy and digital marketing, using content creation, analytics, and audience engagement to boost visibility, inspire donor support, and connect more people to science education. At Manomet, she’s excited to help amplify the Wade Institute’s mission—sharing stories that highlight the power of conservation and inquiry-based learning.

When she’s not behind the camera or planning the next campaign, Alex loves heading to the beach, skiing in the winter, and diving into a good history book.

As an Education Specialist at the Wade Institute for Science Education at Manomet Conservation Sciences, Kathy brings deep expertise in K–5 science education to Manomet Conservation Sciences, with a special focus on connecting science and literacy in meaningful, accessible ways. She holds a M.S. in K–8 Science Education from Vermont State University and has worn many hats throughout her career—as an elementary teacher, state science supervisor, coach, and Education Specialist with the Wade Institute.

With extensive training in adult learning theory and instructional coaching, Kathy excels at leading professional learning experiences that resonate with educators. She’s especially passionate about ensuring that young students receive high-quality science instruction that also fosters their growth as thoughtful citizens and land stewards.

At Manomet, Kathy is excited to support the organization’s mission by learning more about bird migration and helping teachers and students discover ways for people and ecosystems to thrive together. When she’s not working, Kathy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, watching birds at her feeders, diving into murder mysteries on BritBox, or reading on her Kindle.

Amy is a National Public Relations Award recipient with over 12 years of experience in public relations, development, and event planning across government, educational, and nonprofit sectors.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Amy holds a B.A. from West Chester University and is a public innovator grant recipient with a strong civic leadership and community engagement background. She has dedicated significant time to volunteering for various boards and councils throughout her career, earning multiple awards and proclamations for her contributions.

Amy’s passion for birds stems from her mother, who instilled a love for nature, always accompanied by her “bird book” and binoculars, as well as from her many visits to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. She resides in Manomet, Massachusetts, with her husband and two sons. Outside of work, Amy enjoys traveling, spending time at the beach, supporting her beloved Philadelphia sports teams (Go Birds!), and homesteading at her historic 1700s farmhouse by the sea.

Christine Harding is our Digital Content Coordinator. She is a creative marketing professional with a wealth of experience in developing and directing comprehensive marketing initiatives across various sectors. She earned her BS in Business from Northeastern University and her MBA from Suffolk University.

Christine brings a broad base of marketing knowledge to Manomet, coupled with over a decade of focused campaign experience. She is tasked with digital communications and content development, including e-news, social media, digital advertising, website, and event marketing.

Christine is passionate about the outdoors, community engagement, and lifelong learning. Christine is a nature and camping enthusiast and enjoys hiking with her dogs and family in and around New England. When not crafting engaging content, you can find her nose buried in a good book or experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes.

Giving back to her community is a core value for Christine. She is actively involved in various local initiatives and volunteers her time to support causes that resonate with her, including serving as the webmaster for her town’s youth soccer league. Whether on a hiking trail, at a local soccer game, or experimenting with a new dish, she finds joy in the journey and the connections she makes along the way.