Caitlin is the Director of Science and Research at the Hurricane Island Foundation. She currently leads a collaborative research project with scallop fishermen and partner organizations in Maine. She plans to enroll in an Instructor Development Course in May 2015 with the goal of developing a scientific diving program as part of the Hurricane Island Field Station. She holds an M.S. in marine policy and an M.S. in marine biology from the University of Maine, an M.P.A. in environmental science and policy from Columbia University and a B.A. in environmental policy from Colby College.