Our Crew

Main line: 603-436-8043

Leadership

Kate Leavitt

Kate Leavitt
Executive Director
k.leavitt@sscnh.org
ext. 27

Henry Burke

Henry Burke
Director of Camp and Programs
h.burke@sscnh.org
ext. 16

Ashely Stokes, MMR Director

Ashley Stokes
Senior Director of Science and Administration
a.stokes@sscnh.org
ext. 10

Staff

Aravis Albert

Aravis Albert
Aquarist I and Naturalist
a.albert@sscnh.org
ext. 23

Laura Bahl

Laura Bahl
Manager of Volunteer Services 
l.bahl@sscnh.org
ext. 21

Cat Bilodeau

Catherine Bilodeau
Visitor Engagement Coordinator
c.bilodeau@sscnh.org
ext. 30

Katie Brodeur
Community Program Naturalist
k.brodeur@sscnh.org
ext. 30

Dave Black

Dave Black
Facility Maintenance Manager
d.black@sscnh.org
ext. 21

Olivia D new 2025

Olivia Deleault
Visitor Engagement Coordinator
o.deleault@sscnh.org
ext. 30

Michelle Dillon

Michelle Dillon
Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications
m.dillon@sscnh.org
ext. 18

Hollie Dutton

Hollie Dutton
Annual Giving Manager
h.dutton@sscnh.org
ext. 17

Rich Harty, Marine Fellows and Summer Camp

Richie Harty
Assistant Summer Camp Director, Marine Science Fellowship Instructor
r.harty@sscnh.org
ext. 20

Debbie Lyons
Program Manager
d.lyons@sscnh.org
ext. 20

Lauren McDowell, MMR Community Outreach Manager

Lauren McDowell
Manager of Marine Mammal Rescue
l.mcdowell@sscnh.org
ext. 29

rachel mckaig, fundraising and membership

Rachel Potvin
Office Manager
r.potvin@sscnh.org
ext. 22

Spencer Purple, Program Naturalist

Spencer Purple
Aquarist I and Naturalist
s.purple@sscnh.org
ext. 23

Roberta Reilly staff photo

Roberta Reilly
Registrar and Naturalist
r.reilly@sscnh.org
ext. 13

Alexa ssc staff

Alexa Rosenberger
Strategic Giving Manager
a.rosenberger@sscnh.org
ext. 17

Rob Royer

Rob Royer
Life Support Operations Manager
r.royer@sscnh.org

Sam Rutka, lead aquarist

Sam Rutka
Lead Aquarist
s.rutka@sscnh.org
ext. 23

SSC Marine Mammal Rescue staff member, Amelia Taggart

Amelia Taggart
Stranding Response Technician
a.taggart@sscnh.org
ext. 29

Ron Watson

Ron Watson
Special Projects
r.watson@sscnh.org

Brighid Weeden STAFF

Brighid Weeden
Manager of Visitor Experience
b.weeden@sscnh.org
ext. 26

Board of Directors

 

2025 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

February 23Board of Directors
March 26Board of Directors
April 30Board of Directors
May 28Board of Directors
July 30Board of Directors
September 24Board of Directors
November 19Board of Directors 

Officers

  • Charles Potter, Chair
  • David White, Vice Chair
  • Bruce Freeman, Treasurer
  • Terri Grijalva, Secretary

At large

  • Tim Acquaviva
  • Whitney Alexander
  • John Diamond
  • Kathryn Gill Drew
  • Richard Dumore (past chair)
  • James Glynn
  • Rachel Hooker
  • Allison McLean
  • Michael Moody
  • Sara Morris
  • Matt Siler
  • Reid Smith

Directors, Standing

  • Colin Capelle 
    Chief of Staff, NH Division of Parks and Recreation, Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)
  • Meredith Collins
    Seacoast Regional Supervisor, NH Division of Parks and Recreation, Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)
  • Erik Chapman
    Director, NH Sea Grant
    Interim Director, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering

Honorary Lifetime Board Members

  • Paul Avery*
  • Barbara Newall*
  • Allan Waterfield

President Emerita

  • Wendy Lull

*Deceased

CLOSING EARLY: THURSDAY, May 22, 2025. Due to anticipated high winds, we will be closing at 3pm today, to prioritize the safety of visitors, volunteers & staff. Stay safe.

Update: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Planning to visit today?

It’s a good idea to reserve online, especially with rain forecasted, as rainy summer days often find us at capacity, particularly in the morning, with walk-ins depending on availability. Book tickets here

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