education led him to the New York Harbor School, where he founded the school’s Aquaculture and Oyster Restoration Programs and spent five years as a teacher. This work at Harbor School led to the development of Billion Oyster Project in 2014. Pete spends as much of his free time as possible on the water or in the woods with his three children Adrian, Maxwell and Daisy.

education initiatives. Mosher began piloting urban oyster restoration projects in New York Harbor in 2007 with local NGO and education partners, including the New York Harbor School. Mosher was the Project Manager for several small and large-scale restoration projects in New York Harbor including the multi-site Oyster Restoration Research Project (2009 - 2012), a six-acre reef project near the Mario Cuomo Bridge (2015 - 2019), and a one-acre project in Jamaica Bay (2016 - 2018). Most recently as Director of Restoration, Mosher’s team completed the installation of five acres of reef habitat in the Bronx River (2020). Since 2015, Mosher has led teams specializing in permitting, fabrication, and installation of reef structures, production of oysters, monitoring and research collaborations, and grant management. Mosher holds a B.A. from Syracuse University, an M.S. from Green Mountain College, and a professional certificate in Conservation Biology from Columbia University’s Center for Environmental Research and Conservation.

with their collective past and shared future. Through the waterway, he sees the ultimate example of equality and shared space. As Development Director, he leads a dynamic team of fundraising and communications professionals who seek to foster that deeper engagement: connecting philanthropists, advocates, and the community through BOP's programming. In addition to spending time with his family, Brian is a fervent Liverpool FC supporter in his spare time.

When she's not in the classroom or at the water's edge educating others, you will find her enjoying the outdoors and spending time with her son, Theo. Ann is a pathfinder currently working to expand harbor literacy through the development of new Harbor Schools focused on the marine environment and careers.

like New York Harbor. Prior to moving to New York City in 2016, she spent ten years in California gaining experience in marine and coastal resource protection. Carolyn graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in Environmental Studies, and from the University of San Francisco with a Master of Science in Environmental Management, with an emphasis in restoration ecology. Her Master's Project focused on strategies to restore native Olympia Oysters to Tomales Bay, CA.

She has 25 years experience in Finance, Contracting and Procurement & HR working with global teams in Production B.V & Shell Exploration. Now with BOP, she's much more connected to shells, but now it's all about oyster shells! Vicky loves to learn new things from the diverse work environment, culture and people with diverse knowledge and experience. An avid tennis player she loves traveling & spending time with family and friends over tapas and happy hour drinks. Reading minds would be her superpower because I like to know what ideas go on great minds.

restoration wouldn’t be possible without Johnny, as he leads volunteers in helping to construct oyster reef structures that end up in the water across NY Harbor. In his free time, Johnny enjoys fixing and riding bikes. He is a native New Yorker and grew up in Brownsville, NY.

She has spent most of the last decade teaching field trips on and around the Hudson River in New York City and Yonkers. After reaching more than 15,000 students, she is excited to focus more on writing curriculum and professional development with teachers. While her favorite Harbor organism used to be the lined seahorse, now she thinks it's probably the oyster toadfish. She also really loves oysters, for both education and eating.

building partnerships with restaurants, and deepening her connection to the city she loves. She’ll never stop enjoying the view as the Governor’s Island ferry pulls away from Manhattan!

in environmental consulting for 9 years. Cate is a Professional Biologist (ASPB) and graduated from Bishop’s University with a BA in Environmental Studies before specializing in aquatic and terrestrial restoration with a Post-graduate Certificate in Ecosystem Restoration from Niagara College. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Environment and Management at Royal Roads University. When she isn’t working or studying, Cate is enjoying seasonal outdoor activities or obsessing over her truffle hunting dog, Arlo.

Environmental Studies at Siena College, Marcel gained a passion for community science and is now bringing that focus to Billion Oyster Project. Having attended New York Harbor School for high school, this full-circle experience of working for the organization is especially meaningful. Outside of work, Marcel enjoys playing guitar, cycling, motorcycling, and playing ice hockey.

Specialist at Billion Oyster Project. She is inspired by young people's questions and curiosity, and passionate about supporting teachers in creating fun and engaging learning experiences. She admittedly doesn't like to eat oysters, but does love hiking, cooking and watching Survivor.

School and continued at SUNY Maritime, where he completed both his undergraduate and graduate degrees with a concentration on International Transportation and Trade Management. Casey is a native and lifelong resident of Staten Island who adores everything there is to know and appreciate about New York City and the water that surrounds the city.

at home in NYC. She wanted to live beneath the waves as a kid and is now diving as our own BOP mermaid, paving the way for future merpeople.

University of British Columbia, Inca focused on geography, environmental systems, and urban critical theory. She also became extracurricularly involved with community gardening which led to her interest in work concerning food systems and mutual aid — eventually co-founding Beaverton Food Project, a volunteer operated community aid network in her hometown. Inca’s work and experience with volunteer coordination, alongside her passion for activating the restorative potential of liminal spaces led her to Billion Oyster Project.

Officer. Matthew is inspired by the chance to provide young people in New York City with opportunities to explore the waters that surround them and to consider career pathways in marine STEM fields.

high levels of sewage pollution in her neighborhood, Cody began combining socially engaged art, political advocacy, and community science to create participatory art works and public programs focused on NYC's harbor in 2014.

Ecology from Fordham University, where she conducted field research on the impacts of urbanization on freshwater ecosystems, focusing on painted turtles (Chrysemys Picta). Her professional background includes years of experience in education and community engagement with organizations such as Global Kids and the New York Botanical Garden, where she worked to inspire civic and environmental stewardship. At the Billion Oyster Project, Jada combines her expertise and passion to connect her community with the natural environment, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting ecological awareness.

her career by teaching environmental geology to undergraduates and creating professional development curriculum to teach middle school teaches about marine debris. Today, at BOP, Montana has translated these passions and skills into her role as a member of the development team!

University, Natalie completed an internship at Billion Oyster Project in 2020. In 2021, she graduated from Pace with majors in Environmental Studies and Peace & Justice Studies. Natalie has also worked at multiple environmental organizations based in NYC including Prospect Park Alliance, Hudson River Park, and the New York Aquarium. Through these jobs, she was able to hone her field work experience before joining Billion Oyster Project full-time in 2023. In her free time, Natalie enjoys spending time with her friends and family and attending Broadway shows.

ecology and the restaurant industry showed her the power oysters have to connect people with their waterways. Catch her engaging on social media, cracking jokes, or finding the perfect wine and oyster pairings in her free time.

Roger Williams University, Ben has turned his love for the water into a career.

She studied physics at Barnard College and conducted research in whale acoustics with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. This led to work offshore as a Protected Species Observer and onshore in permitting for offshore wind, whale research with the Bronx Zoo, and sustainability consulting. Maria's favorite place in New York is Coney Island and favorite place in the world is Homer, Alaska.

Science from SUNY Maritime College in 2024. During his time at SUNY Maritime, he conducted research on oyster drills and their impact on oyster reefs in the Long Island Sound. Fieldwork with diverse communities further deepened his passion for the water and inspired him to share that connection with others. This path ultimately led him to the Billion Oyster Project, where he now works to inspire and educate students about the incredible value of New York Harbor.

Project as Corporate Partnerships Manager by way of a professional career steered by her passion for developing strategic partnerships, bridging communities in and around NYC non-profit organizations. Jessi is delighted to be working alongside the incredible team at BOP to foster new generations of Harbor advocates.

excitement effectively, she has worked with numerous environmental organizations in New York and Philadelphia and earned a Masters degree in Science Education. Throughout her career so far, Alicia has been able to work with thousands of students in an effort to support accessible programming, to continue building connections between people and the natural world, and to help foster curious stewards.

environments, and diversifying science as a field. Thay-Ling graduated with a B.S. in Marine Vertebrate Biology from S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook then completed 5 years of graduate studies at the University of Puerto Rico- Mayagüez where she studied coral reef ecology and coastal ecosystem restoration. Part of her previous work focused on water quality, climate disaster emergency management and community education, and coastal ecosystem reconstruction and restoration post Huracán Maria. In her free time she enjoys dancing, the craft of sewing, and ranting to new people she meets about coral reefs and the seahorses in the Harbor.

maritime industry on the East Coast for the past several years. When he’s not on Billion Oyster Project’s fleet, you can find him messing about on other boats, riding bikes, and playing saxophones.

focusing on paleontology, and is currently working on a graduate degree in geosciences, ecology, and climate science. He’s also interested science-focused public outreach and community engagement, and is super excited to be involved with community science

the New York Harbor School, she had set her mind out to come back and work for the same organization that inspired her. She went on to SUNY Morrisville to study Aquaculture and found that restorative work was her heart's work. After coming back to the city and showing consistent effort and care for our once-shared lab space, Shania was contracted as a lab assistant. Now, she works for us full-time at our Remote Setting Site on Governors Island, and at the aquaculture wet-lab. She works incredibly hard and loves to get muddy. The perfect match for us. Shania has her heart, mind and soul in taking care of the earth and hopes to inspire as many people as possible to fall in love with our home so they can do so as well.

her life enjoying the natural world and bringing people together to protect it. Her dedication in restoring marine life and protecting natural resources led her to pursue a Master's in Marine Conservation and Policy from Stony Brook University. Today, she brings a number of skills to the team as a Field Station Manager.

Witnessing the destruction of their community during Hurricane Sandy, Dani was imbued with the necessity of finding creative solutions and adaptations for the effects of climate change. They believe that educating and connecting with communities across NYC is a vital step towards finding solutions and that these connections are sites for joy, hope, and inspiration. Dani is motivated as an educator to inspire in students an attachment to the harbor and an investment in its future.

Her love of the ocean and oysters comes from growing up in coastal New England and led her to Northeastern University where she received her Master's in Marine Biology and studied the habitat value of oyster aquaculture farms. Prior to graduate school she taught middle school science in both Massachusetts and Texas where she learned the value of effective science communication and the power of student inquiry in education. When she's not working, Kristin is usually outdoors hiking, paddleboarding, or scuba diving!

Technology. He has always been interested in programming and loves hands-on activities - two passions he combined through Harbor School's Ocean Engineering CTE. In his free time, he enjoys learning how to master his latest obsession - snowboarding.

undergraduate research on eastern oysters at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Her research expanded to ribbed mussels and salt marsh restoration when she moved back to the city to pursue her Biology PhD degree at The Graduate Center City University of New York and Baruch College.