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.

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.

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.

years of experience in leading and supervising teams in the corporate sector, Robina brings invaluable expertise to her work at Billion Oyster Project. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Robina brings a deep-rooted connection to the local environment and community. With a background in client relations and a B.A. in Communications from Hunter College, City University of New York, she transitioned from the private sector to join BOP in 2013, when it was known as the New York Harbor Foundation. In 2017, recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, she led the establishment of a policy and committee dedicated to advancing these principles within Billion Oyster Project.

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.

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.

both local and international spots, from photographing NYC landscapes to visiting the filming location for Cersei’s “shame” walk from Game of Thrones in Croatia. Her favorite thing about BOP are all the people who are so passionate about what they do!

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.

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.

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.

of public programs and workshops for adult and youth audiences. Additionally, she oversees seasonal hires and interns. Agata is responsible for the implementation and completion of grant deliverables, reports, and metrics. She graduated with a B.S in Sustainable Development and Natural Resource Management through the CUNY BA program. In the past, she interned with WWF Bhutan, WCS in Coney Island and Organization for Aquatic Resource Management in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. When Agata learned the definition of endangered in elementary school, the Long Island, New York native immediately knew her answer to that recurring question: what do you want to be when you grow up? From founding a Save the Pandas club at school to taking her passion into adulthood by interning for several companies like WCS Water Quality Lab, World Cares Center Inc. Outreach, and WWF Freshwater in the Living Himalayas, Agata’s professional trajectory was always met with purpose and intention. Agata began her work at Billion Oyster Project as a summer fellow.

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.

After short stints in Cordova AK, Buhl ID, and the Hudson Valley. Emily and her wife Darla now call Queens home. Having received a BS in Aquatic Biology from Texas State University and a Masters of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from the University of Florida, she joins Billion Oyster Project to further her commitment to fostering the relationship between urban populations and their aquatic neighbors through education and restoration. She is proud of her background as an AmeriCorps alumni, community college graduate, and Army veteran. Emily's favorite bodies of water in addition to the greater Harbor area are the Laguna Madre, Chenega Bay, the Guadalupe River, San Marcos Springs, Hamilton Pool, the Penobscot River, the Sewanee River, Balmorhea Springs, Lake Travis, and the variety of creeks located in the Edwards Aquifer region.

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.

2020 as part of the Professional Diving team she decided to pursue a degree in Marine Biology at Hawaii Pacific University. While living in Hawaii she took part in leading beach cleanups with the community as a way to give back and spread social awareness. At work she’s on site at our shell pile on Governors Island leading volunteer events, while outside of work she spends her time drawing. She’s always had a passion for both art and marine science and enjoys using her background in Marine biology by creating oceanic themed art both to educate and entertain. While also being an avid shell collector, working at BOP her collection has grown quite a bit!

and learning in England, Costa Rica, California, and New York. Her passion for exploring the environment started in her suburban backyard and led her to experiences with Greenpeace, the World Wildlife Fund, and the Wildlife Conservation Society. She quickly realized that her impact on creating a more sustainable tomorrow would be minimal if she didn't combine her curiosity for the natural world with her passion for working with children, to educate the next generation of stewards. This led her to pursue a MA at the New York University and continue working to protect the local landscape through building communities around ecological solutions that oysters bring. Shinara is also an avid birder, Indian classical singer, and a budding photographer @WildlifEducashin