Leadership & Staff
Alex J. Evans
Executive Director
Scientist and senior science leader focused on stewarding long-term scientific assets and advancing public-facing science institutions.
Cheryl Cummings
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Builds lasting organizations focused on positive social change through fundraising, marketing, communications, and organizational development.
Michael J. Iacono
Chief Scientist
Leads weather and climate research and efforts to digitize and preserve the Observatory’s historic daily observations.
Matthew Douglas
Chief Observer
Coordinates the daily operation of the Observing Program at Blue Hill with expertise as an experienced forecaster and weather observer.
Krista Fincke
Director of Education
Oversees educational programming and develops standards-aligned science curriculum to close student learning gaps in STEM.
Don McCasland
Kite & Wind Education Program Director,
Head of Facilities & Grounds
Leads the Observatory’s kite and wind education programs and oversees facilities and grounds, stewarding the site’s National Historic Landmark campus and supporting public programming.
Amanda Joly
Deputy Chief Observer,
Public Engagement Manager
Supports daily observing operations and leads public engagement efforts, connecting the Observatory’s weather data to education, interpretation, and community understanding.
Board of Directors
Tamara Shapiro Ledley
Chair
Kellyanne Mahoney
Clerk
Derrick Dominique
Treasurer
Bruce T. Anderson
Board Member
Jason Brewer
Board Member
Nick Cacici
Board Member
Christine Caswell
Board Member
Milton Irving
Board Member
Kevin Lemanowicz
Board Member
Janice Richards
Board Member
Samilys Rodriguez
Board Member
Bob Thompson
Board Member
Emeritus Leadership
Charles Orloff
Executive Director (Emeritus)
Robert Skilling
Chief Observer (Emeritus)
William Minsinger
President (Emeritus)

