I am a strong advocate for protecting natural resources. In 2010, my husband and I moved to Nahant and quickly became involved with Nahant SWIM Inc. (Safer Waters in Massachusetts). I have been President since 2011. Peter Shelley of CLF worked closely with SWIM, given his central role in cleaning up Boston Harbor decades ago. 

Over the years, my involvement with CLF has grown. I served as a standing witness in CLF’s successful case to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. My husband and I traveled with fellow CLF members and staff to Svalbard, Norway, developing even stronger ties. 

I believe that we need a variety of tools and strategies to protect our environment, and I enthusiastically support a wide range of environmental organizations. What I appreciate most about CLF is its simple and effective strategy for enforcing existing laws. It is a brilliant approach that CLF created and has successfully replicated across New England. 

I know that I can count on CLF  to take on tough challenges and see them through to the end. As we face more threats to our coastline and natural resources, we need CLF’s legal prowess and leadership to push for lasting systemic change. My husband and I are proud to support these efforts.