Policy Advisory Committee

The Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) provides advice and oversight for all aspects of the management and operation of the NH Sea Grant College Program. Its members play a critical role in strategic planning, including determining program priorities in research, extension, education and communications. The PAC also guides the implementation of these priorities through its role in reviewing and advising the program on operational policies and practices.

Dave Cedarholm (Co-chair) City Engineer Concord, NH	Cynthia Hays (Co-chair) Professor of Biology Keene State College	Cheri Patterson Chief, Marine Fisheries Division NH Fish & Game
Chris Chabot Professor of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Plymouth State University	Jennifer Kennedy Executive Director Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation	Cory Riley Reserve Manager Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Jim Chase President Seacoast Science Center	Julie LaBranche Senior Planner Rockingham Planning Commission	Roger Stephenson Northeast Regional Advocacy Director Union of Concerned Scientists
Steve Couture Coastal Program Administrator NH Department of Environmental Services	Richard Langan Director (Retired) Coastal and Ocean Technology Programs University of New Hampshire	Allan Waterfield UNH Marine Docent Seacoast Science Center Board Member
Michael Ettlinger Director Carsey School of Public Policy University of New Hampshire	Jake Krizter Executive Director Northeast Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (NERACOOS)	David Watters NH State Senator Professor Emeritus, English University of New Hampshire
Brian Gennaco Virgin Oyster Company, LLC Dover, NH	Betsy Nicholson Northeast Regional Director NOAA Office for Coastal Management	Kim Williams Chair, Biology Department Great Bay Community College
Capt. David Goethel Groundfisherman F/V Ellen Diane Hampton, NH

Policy Advisory Committee

New Hampshire Sea Grant