This is Valerie’s ninth year with BIMI. Over the past eight years, she has developed a strong appreciation for both the natural environment and community of block Island. She is...
This is Erin’s first year working for BIMI as our Operation’s Manager. Erin graduated from the Coast Guard academy with a B.S. in Marine Environmental Science. She is a Coast...
This will be Caroline’s first year working for BIMI. Caroline recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA where she has gained experience...
This is Jasmine’s second year working at BIMI, but third year being involved with them! She is currently a junior at Eastern Connecticut State University majoring in Biology and Scientific...
This will be Meghan’s first summer working at BIMI. Meghan is a rising senior at Roger Williams University, majoring in Marine Biology and minoring in Chemistry and Sustainability Studies. Originally...
This is Heidi’s 1st summer working with BIMI. Heidi graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in Visual Media Photography. She is a creative strategist, working to combine...
After volunteering with BIMI last summer, Lorrie will be returning as Lead Marine Educator. She has been vactioning on Block Island since the 60’s and currently she and her husband...
This will be Aidan’s 1st year working for BIMI but he has been volunteering for the past 3. He has been coming to the island since he was born, as...
Doug MacDougall – BIMI President, Board Member since 2018
John Lehman – BIMI Vice President, Board Member since 2014
Henry Hill – BIMI Vice President, Secretary, Board Member since 2009
Susie Weissman – BIMI Treasurer, Board Member since 2012
George Davis – Board Member since 2018
Pamela Gelsomini – Board Member since 2018
Dan McLaughlin – Board Member since 2015
Nancy Ruddle– Board Member since 2015
Norm Richter– Board Member since 2021
Susan Averna– Board Member since 2021
Meghan McLellan– Board Member since 2021
Craig Fontaine– Board Member since 2021
Kathleen MacDonald– Board Member since 2023
Rob Rohn– Board Member since 2023
Tony Pappas – Emeritus. Board Member since 2016
Steve Draper – In Memoriam. Board Member 1999 – 2019
Judy Gray – Emeritus. Board Member since 2014
Bruce Johnson – Board Member Emeritus. Board Member since 2009.
Don McCluskey– In memoriam. Founding Board Member-1998
George Mellor – Emeritus. Board Member since 2009