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.

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.

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.

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.

performance and has been working as a professional mariner on the East Coast for the past several years. When he’s not on BOP’s fleet, you can find him messing about on other boats, riding bicycles, and playing saxophones.

She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at Concordia University in Canada and later specialized in Ocean Science and Conservation through the MSc MARRES program at the Université Côte d'Azur. For her master’s thesis, she collaborated with the CIMAR laboratory at the University of Costa Rica, focusing on coral reef restoration. Building on these experiences, Emma is thrilled to be continuing her adventure by contributing to the oyster ecosystem restoration of the New York Harbor Estuary. In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, surfing, running, and traveling to explore nature around the world!

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

to The Harbor School. Since graduating,she’s kept her promise of change through action and now leads efforts to install oyster reefs throughout the 5 boroughs. Legend has it that she once knitted an entire oyster reef before permits arrived for an actual install.

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.

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!

buckets of dried coral and sea shells. Her love for the ocean drove her to attend the New York Harbor School and pursue her bachelor's degree in Marine Geoscience at Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Now she is a field station coordinator, eager to connect the community to the harbor. During her free time, she loves trying different cuisines from all over the world, crocheting, attending concerts, and spending time with friends and family.

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.

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.