Jeanne leads the accounting, budgeting, investing and financial reporting activities for the Trust.  She is also responsible for human resources, information technology, and facilities as Vice President of Finance and Administration.  She has extensive experience in accounting, treasury, and operations within financial services, energy, and telecommunications industries and Fortune 500 companies.  She has held several accounting positions in various industries throughout her career.  She has held leadership positions at Constellation Energy, where she was responsible for the firm’s treasury operations, and Morgan Stanley, where she managed the check deposit operations for the retail banking division.  Most recently, Jeanne was Vice President, Operations at a privately held energy services organization, Resource Energy, where she was responsible for all day to day operations of the firm.

Jeanne received her BS degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland.  She also holds a Certified Treasury Professional credential from the Association of Financial Professionals.

In addition to her work at the Trust, Jeanne also is an active midshipman sponsor at the United States Naval Academy.

Jason joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in 2024 as the Administration and Compliance Manager.  He oversees Compliance, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities for the Trust.  Before coming to the Trust, Jason spent his career as a Higher Education Administrator at the University of Maryland.  

A native Marylander, Jason enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with his family.  He is excited to support the work of the Trust and play a role in protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Jason holds a BS in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland and an MPA from the University of Delaware.

Christina joined the team in 2024 in the newly created position of Finance Manager, supporting the Finance and Administration operations of the Trust. She has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having spent many years in both public accounting and private industry. Past positions include Audit Manager in one of the region’s premier public accounting firms, Vice President of Finance for a leading flooring distributor, and most recently, as Director of Operations and Finance for a boutique insurance agency serving the needs of design professionals.

A Baltimore native, Christina attended Loyola University of Maryland, where she received her Bachelor’s degree and MBA. She loves her Ravens and O’s and enjoys spending time at the beach with her husband. They have two adult children and live in the beautiful rolling hills of northern Baltimore County.

Charity is a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Compliance Officer at the Chesapeake Bay Trust, committed to upholding standards and regulatory requirements. Specializing in implementing effective compliance programs, Charity mitigates risks and ensures adherence to industry standards. With a Bachelor’s in Corporate Finance from NYC, Charity’s career journey has navigated through government positions and faith-based non-profits. This experience has honed Charity’s skills in finance, grants management, and applying regulatory guidelines to daily operations. Outside of work, Charity enjoys kayaking on the Chesapeake Bay and exploring all it has to offer in her downtime.

Becky Loomis joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in December 2021 as an Accountant (part-time), supporting the accounting and finance team. Prior to joining the Trust, Becky spent 6 years as Director of Administration for a local not-for-profit, overseeing the financial management, accounting, and operations of the organization. She also spent a decade in the personal financial services industry with Northwestern Mutual. Since 2015, she has volunteered with Safe Families for Children, serving children and families in crisis. A native of Michigan, Becky holds a B.A. in Communication from Hope College in Holland, MI.

Pam joined the Finance and Administration team in 2024. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from University of Maryland, her career crosses a wide array of industries.  Jumping right in as Accounting Manager to a startup Aerospace Engineering firm, she solidified her knowledge of job cost accounting and passing audits, the base of her specialty.  Next stop was managing a local Annapolis sailing retail and supply organization to strengthen her skill set.   Life changes sent her next to work in Washington DC to support a sitting US Senator and family friend as PAC and campaign treasurer while simultaneously handling all aspects of accounting for her father’s consulting firm.  More recently, Pam transitioned into the non-profit world serving 7 years as Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Operations at Chrysalis House, Inc.  She comes to the Trust ready serve and help support organizational growth.

Pam lives in Bowie with her husband and family favorite Kiki, their Shiba Inu.  She has two incredible adult kids and teenage twin grands.

Elizabeth joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Finance and Administration team in September 2023. She has several years of experience in operations and administration at various nonprofits, including America’s Warrior Partnership in Augusta, GA, and the Thompson Park Conservancy in Watertown, NY.

She holds a Master of Public Administration degree focusing on Environmental Policy, Management, and Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a Restoration focus. Originally from Ohio and a lover of the Great Lakes, she is excited to work with an organization committed to protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay, another of the country’s irreplaceable aquatic ecosystems.

Ola joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Finance and Administration team in May 2023. to serve as a financial liaison between the team and the Trust’s program partners. She has prior years’ experience in non-profit administration and related fields working with the United Nations Foundation, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Bay Program and Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake.

Ola was born and raised in Prince Georges County, Maryland. She studied Visual Arts and Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Ola is currently an Annapolis native who loves being by the water, listening to good music and hanging out with her dog, Zuri, and three cats, Meeko, Matteo and Toulouse.

Abby joined the Trust in October 2024 as a Finance and Administration Assistant. 

Prior to joining the Trust, Abby attended Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she completed a Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. During her undergraduate and graduate career, she completed research focusing on community restoration and conservation movements. She has experience in administrative and outreach work at several nonprofits, including The United Nations Foundation and The Humane Society of the United States.

In her free time, Abby loves spending time in nature. She is extremely passionate about conservation and is proud to contribute to the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay region.

Sarah joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust team in June 2024 in the role of Office Manager, bringing with her a diverse background in sales, event management, design, and administration. Driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully, Sarah is dedicated to supporting the Trust in empowering communities, fostering environmental education, and engaging in conservation efforts that benefit us all.

A native Marylander and passionate lover of nature, Sarah has a deep-rooted connection to the Chesapeake Bay. Outside of work, you’ll find Sarah spending time outdoors with her husband and two young children during the day, and at night, reading a book in the dark with her headlamp on.

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Queens University of Charlotte.

Sadie joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in 2014. At the Trust she leads the restoration programs that include implementation projects, research efforts, and innovative watershed and community engagement award programs. She has background in environmental science with a M.S. in Environmental Studies from the College of Charleston and a B.S. in Environmental Biology from Tennessee Technological University. Sadie’s work focuses on watershed restoration and stormwater management to support policy, training, and outreach initiatives. At the Trust, Sadie enjoys working with partners to form strong grant programs that benefit the water and people in the Chesapeake Bay.

Prior to joining the Trust, Sadie was a Watershed Researcher and Planner for the Center for Watershed Protection where she developed watershed management strategies for local communities and was an US EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office coordinator. Before working at the Center, Sadie was a Research Specialist in the Science and Policy Division of SC’s coastal management program, worked at the USDA Center for Forested Wetlands in SC, and was an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education fellow for the US Department of Energy in Tennessee.

Kacey Wetzel is the Vice President of Programs focused on the human dimensions of the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s work. Kacey joined the Trust in 2007 and now leads a dynamic team focused on Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, Environmental Education, Capacity Building, and Workforce Development work.

Kacey works with public and private funding partners, non-profit organizations, and community leaders to identify and develop projects that improve both community health and environmental well-being.

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Kacey graduated from Rollins College with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and holds an M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University, and a CPH in Behavioral Science from the University of South Florida.

Kacey is passionate about applying social science for systems change and building stewardship through equitable program design. Prior to her work with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, she worked as an environmental scientist with SAV Engineers.

Jose joined the Trust in June 2024. He is the Program Manager of the Outreach and Education Team’s Environmental Justice subdivision.

Jose has a Ph.D. in Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies from the University of Notre Dame, with a strong focus on Environmental Humanities and a dissertation about issues of animality, biodiversity, and armed conflict in Colombian culture. He is also an experienced educator and curriculum designer who has worked as a high school teacher, workshop facilitator, educational content creator, and manager of a department of Language and Literature in Colombia, his home country.

Danielle joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in November 2022 as a Program Officer on the Outreach and Education team.

Prior to joining the Trust, she worked as a Program Director at the nonprofit Fresh Approach, overseeing outreach and education programs related to sustainable food systems and nutrition. She has experience developing and managing community engagement initiatives, outreach campaigns and education programs that connect the intersecting areas of environmental sustainability, food justice, social justice, and community health.

Danielle holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Washington, and is a Registered Dietician.

Sarah joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in 2019. At the Trust she supports the restoration programs that include implementation projects, research efforts, and innovative county watershed and citizen engagement grant programs.  She has a background in wetlands and environmental restoration with a M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in Biology/Botany from the Pennsylvania State University. Sarah’s work focuses on watershed restoration and stormwater management to support policy, training, and outreach initiatives. At the Trust, Sarah enjoys working with partners to form strong grant programs that benefit the water and people in the Chesapeake Bay.

Sarah has almost 20 years of expertise in science-related work as a consultant. Prior to joining the Trust, Sarah was a senior scientist for EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC where she managed projects focused on habitat restoration, wetland delineation and function assessment, technical writing, conducting baseline fish, benthic, and plant surveys and stream assessments. Other experience includes conducting rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) plant species surveys; habitat and vegetation identification and mapping; and plant identification to species level.  Before working at EA, Sarah was a lab assistant at Penn State where she conducted research on the mineral uptake of Arabidopsis thaliana (mouse ear cress) and soybeans, focusing on phosphorus and the efficiency of root hair growth.

Kathy joined the Trust in January 2020. She is a programmatic team leader through her management of the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program and Healthy Communities, Healthy Environment Grant Program. She is also proud to lead the Trust’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion body of work to drive equitable and inclusive engagement of all communities in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Prior to joining the Trust as a full-time staff member, Kathy served as the intern for the Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Program at the Trust. She received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is currently working towards a Master’s in Public Health at Johns Hopkins. She also is a certified Level 1 Chesapeake Bay Landscaping Professional (CBLP). Kathy looks forward to continuing to support the work and relationships maintained by the Trust in her role.

Emily (she/her) joined the Trust in January 2015 and now leads the Trust’s Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps, Regional and local Outdoor Learning Network Initiatives, Community-Based Organization Capacity Building Initiative, and Watershed Assistance and Charles County Forestry grant programs.

Emily graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Environmental Science and Policy, concentrating in Wildlife Ecology and Management. After graduating, she entered the environmental education field, participating in the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program where she was stationed at Eden Mill Nature Center in Harford County, MD. Prior to starting at the Trust, she worked at Irvine Nature Center, coordinating corporate and school service projects and leading school field trips and camp-outs.

Emily is a Senior Fellow in the Environmental Leadership Program – Chesapeake Regional Network and a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional.

Megan joined the Trust in January 2023 as a part of the Restoration Team. In the past, Megan has worked with various coastal ecosystems, from New Jersey to Hawaii to the Chesapeake Bay.

Before joining the trust, Megan received her Master of Science in Marine Science from Hawaii Pacific University where she researched bioindicators’ ability to guide coral reef restoration. During her time in Hawaii, Megan served as a STEM Mentor for the Girls in Tech STEM Camp, where she expanded her passions for environmental education and community engagement. Megan has past experience monitoring water quality and marine debris in New Jersey with the Delaware River Basin Commission and Clean Ocean Action. Megan received her Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources from the Ohio State University. In her free time, Megan enjoys kayaking, hiking, SCUBA diving, reading, and traveling to new places.

Megan joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust team in August 2023, stepping into the role of Program Officer for our restoration programs.

Her education in Geo-Environmental Studies, encompassing both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, has laid a strong foundation for her expertise. Megan’s academic accomplishments are complemented by her hands-on experience as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional, Certified Stormwater Inspector, and a Qualified MS4 Stormwater Compliance Professional.

Megan’s contributions extend from her time at the Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council, where she played a pivotal role in advancing Chesapeake Bay objectives within West Virginia communities. Collaborating with local governments and municipalities, she showcased her dedication to effective stormwater management and watershed implementation planning.

Her prior position as the Environmental Planner and Stormwater Program Manager in Pennsylvania’s Upper Allen Township highlighted her commitment to regulatory compliance and community engagement. Megan’s well-rounded background and practical expertise continue to drive her significant impact on our restoration programs here at the Chesapeake Bay Trust.

Lianna joined the Trust’s Urban Trees program in 2023. Originally from New York City, Lianna was a founding teacher of two Brooklyn middle schools focused on urban agriculture and education for sustainability. She has since worked in budget analysis for the United States Department of Agriculture, and as a consultant on research projects for the Environmental Defense Fund and the World Food Policy Center. Lianna holds a Master of Environmental Management with a concentration in Environmental Economics and Policy from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment, and a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (K-12) from Columbia University Teachers College. Her work centers on developing environmentally sustainable communities that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive.