Marian joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in May 2018.  At the Trust she leads all accounting, budgeting, investing, finance, and financial reporting activities of the organization.  Marian brings close to 30 years of leadership and management experience in accounting and finance to the Chesapeake Bay Trust.  Previously, Marian was the Director of Finance and Administration at the U.S. Dream Academy, where she was responsible for managing all accounting, finance, human resources, and day-to-day operations of the organization.  Marian’s career started in a local public accounting firm as an auditor, and her experience and skills continued to be honed by working in the private, nonprofit, and corporate sectors as well as co-owning an accounting and consulting business for nine years.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Howard University, and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.  Marian is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of MD.

A New Jersey native, who has lived in the DC/MD area since graduating from college, she is excited to be part of the Chesapeake Bay Trust team to help further their mission of promoting public awareness and public participation in the protection and restoration of the natural resources of the Chesapeake region.

Cindy brings extensive administrative and operational experience from statewide, regional, and international associations.

She has an undergraduate degree in Communications from Hood College and recently completed the 21st Century Project Management certification through Anne Arundel Community College.

Kacey Wetzel joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in 2007 and now leads the Trust’s Capacity Building, Community Engagement, and Environmental Education programs. Kacey works with funding partners, non-profit organizations, and community leaders to identify and develop projects that improve both community and environmental well-being.

A native of 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 Social Marketing from the University of South Florida. Kacey has studied water and waste management in the Dominican Republic and environmental sustainability in Costa Rica. Prior to her work with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, she worked as an environmental scientist with SAV Engineers.

Sadie joined the Chesapeake Bay Trust in 2014. At the Trust she leads the restoration programs that include implementation projects, research efforts, and innovative county watershed and citizen engagement grant 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 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.

Abbi Huntzinger joined the Trust in August 2015 after a rewarding 10 years working in private practice as a Registered Landscape Architect. As a Senior Program Officer for the Chesapeake Bay Trust, she combines her knowledge of restorative landscapes with an ability to build teams and partnerships to leverage resources in order to protect our waterways. She is honored to manage projects for the Trust that positively impact the watershed and engage diverse communities at local and state levels.

A Pennsylvania native, Abbi holds a Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture from Penn State University and is pursuing a graduate degree in Natural Resources and Sustainability from Virginia Tech. Her career has focused on restorative landscape practices including conservation landscape planning, bioretention design, and green roof design and maintenance.

Kelly joined the Trust in April 2016. Kelly brings 30 years of leadership and management experience in development, fundraising, marketing, and communications to the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Previously, Kelly was the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations for St. Mary’s Parish and School in Annapolis, where she planned, developed, and implemented a major gift and planned giving program, grew the annual fund program, and reinvigorated the St. Mary’s High School Alumni Association.

Kelly has an extensive background in conservation and environmental fundraising having worked for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for 23 years and served as a consultant for a number of regional organizations. She received her certificate in fundraising management from Goucher College. Kelly is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Association of Prospect Researchers for Advancement. A Maryland native, Kelly is excited to be part of the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s mission to educate, restore, and engage citizen stewards for a clean, healthy Chesapeake Bay.

Terry joined the Trust in June 2018. He supports the Chesapeake Bay Plate marketing efforts, with a goal of increasing funds generated through the sales of Chesapeake Bay Plates. Terry reaches out to and builds relationships with car dealerships, tag and title agencies, and the Motor Vehicle Administration in order to promote and educate on the good work made possible through Chesapeake Bay Plate sales.  Terry also assists in growing the value of the Plate Perks program through increasing the number of businesses that participate in offering Plate Perks to our Perks members.

Prior to joining the Trust Terry received education in various fields, concluding with a MBA from Wilmington University. He co-founded a small marketing firm in Delaware called Gear Connected Media where he developed and executed marketing strategies for primarily automotive-based businesses.  His passion and love for the environment lead him to the Trust, and he is excited to expand the presence of the Bay Plate throughout Maryland.

Erin joined the Trust in July 2017 as the Development & Communications Coordinator. A publishing and communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience helping nonprofits further their missions through well-crafted messaging, Erin is responsible for ensuring wide-spread awareness of the Trust’s Grant Programs, Bay Plate and Plate Perks programs, and other initiatives.

Prior to joining the Trust, Erin was a developmental editor for the Water Environment Federation in Alexandria, Virginia, which fostered her passion for water and environmental issues. She spent 10 years as a managing editor for the American Institute of CPAs, and prior to that began her career at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, in Atlanta, Georgia.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. Originally from beautiful Mountain Maryland, Erin has lived in several of the largest cities on the East Coast, but ultimately decided to make the Annapolis area home because of her great love for the Chesapeake Bay.