As a Coastal Resource Scientist, Sarah coordinates and implements the large- and small-scale restoration efforts within Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuaries. Sarah also supports the development and maintenance of commercial harvest…

Kinsey oversees ORP’s Sustainable Fisheries Program. She develops, implements, and manages projects to boost Maryland’s oyster aquaculture industry and improve sustainable fishing practices in the Chesapeake Bay.  She earned her…

Zach began working at ORP as a part-time field crew member in the summer of 2000. Currently, as field crew manager, he is ORP’s longest serving employee and brings a…

As the Oyster Industry Program Manager, Jen is in charge of coordinating stakeholders to implement large scale oyster restoration and replenishment activities within Chesapeake Bay sanctuaries and public harvest reefs.…

Jordan assists the Coastal Resource Team with various monitoring and restoration activities for ORP’s fisheries and oyster restoration programs. Spending most of her time in the field, Jordan assists with…

Tommy joined ORP in Spring of 2011 as an intern with the newly established Shell Recycling Alliance program. Since then, he has helped the program collect more than 300,000 bushels…

As Monitoring Coordinator, Jennica oversees ORP’s monitoring and evaluation efforts to ensure that restoration projects successfully meet the goals of the 10 Tributaries Agreement. Her role involves planning and implementing…

An Eastern Shore native, Matt first worked with ORP as a volunteer, later joining the Shell Recycling Alliance full-time in the Summer of 2019. Matt has lived on the Eastern…

Kevin is the Payroll and Finance Specialist within ORP’s finance department. His duties include managing the timekeeping system, running payroll, reconciling company credit cards, and processing monthly expense reimbursements. He…

As Program & Finance Support Manager, L.J. supports ORP’s financial operations, human resources, and administrative functions in the interest of the organization’s long-term sustainability. She proudly joined ORP’s team in…

Jeremiah is a Shell Recycling Alliance Technician responsible for collecting recycled shell from restaurants in the Maryland/Virginia area. His primary routes include Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, Montgomery/Columbia, and Westminster. He…

Elana is a Coastal Resource Scientist I at ORP. Her duties include documenting pre and post oyster restoration activities, managing ORP’s restoration and monitoring databases, and completing analysis of ecological…