Leadership & Staff

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Alex J. Evans

Executive Director

Scientist and senior science leader focused on stewarding long-term scientific assets and advancing public-facing science institutions.

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Cheryl Cummings

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Builds lasting organizations focused on positive social change through fundraising, marketing, communications, and organizational development.

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Michael J. Iacono

Chief Scientist

Leads weather and climate research and efforts to digitize and preserve the Observatory’s historic daily observations.

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Matthew Douglas

Chief Observer

Coordinates the daily operation of the Observing Program at Blue Hill with expertise as an experienced forecaster and weather observer.

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Krista Fincke

Director of Education

Oversees educational programming and develops standards-aligned science curriculum to close student learning gaps in STEM.

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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.

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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

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Tamara Shapiro Ledley

Chair

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Kellyanne Mahoney

Clerk

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Derrick Dominique

Treasurer

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Bruce T. Anderson

Board Member

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Jason Brewer

Board Member

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Nick Cacici

Board Member

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Christine Caswell

Board Member

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Milton Irving

Board Member

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Kevin Lemanowicz

Board Member

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Janice Richards

Board Member

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Samilys Rodriguez

Board Member

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Bob Thompson

Board Member

 
 

Emeritus Leadership

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Charles Orloff

Executive Director (Emeritus)

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Robert Skilling

Chief Observer (Emeritus)

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William Minsinger

President (Emeritus)