Britta has been actively involved with the protection and restoration of Barnegat Bay since her childhood.  She grew up playing on the Bay everyday at Forsberg's Boat Yard, her family's business in Point Pleasant. At 18, she was named Ocean County’s “Environmentalist of the Year,” for her passion and commitment. She later served in local government on the Lavallette Borough Council from 2003 to 2009, affecting many environmental programs and policies. She currently drives Save Barnegat Bay’s advocacy efforts by working alongside locally elected officials, county government, state legislators and federal representatives. Britta’s current position as well as her personal experience of being an advocate from her youth will help to inspire and directly inform the public on important Barnegat Bay issues.

After studying at M.A.T.E.S. and Stony Brook University graduating with a degree in marine science, Graceanne’s passion for educating individuals about the Barnegat Bay began as an intern at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center. Since, she served AmeriCorps as the Barnegat Bay Watershed Ambassador. Graceanne had worked in multiple facets throughout the watershed doing scientific research and environmental education before joining the Save Barnegat Bay community. For the past three years, Graceanne has worked at Save Barnegat Bay conducting public programs to help ignite passion and conservation of the watershed and bay. Graceanne enjoys free time volunteering, traveling, performing underwater, and playing on the Barnegat Bay scuba diving, boating, and paddling.

Alec Boss is currently finishing his bachelor’s degree in communication studies with a minor in psychology at Kean University where he is poised to graduate summa cum laude in December of this year. Alec initially began his time with Save Barnegat Bay by designing a comprehensive public relations campaign for the organization as a part of his advanced PR course and soon interned with them on the Rally for Barnegat Bay initiative. Coming from a strong PR background, Alec has extensive experience in message management, community outreach, and communication theory, and has been using these skills to develop a well-rounded understanding of how to interact with various audiences.  A Toms River resident his whole life, Alec has had a love of the bay and a passion for the environment for most of his life, and has been using his education and internship experience to further a career in environmental communication in Ocean county. Alec is beyond honored to be able to work for Save Barnegat Bay doing just that, by helping them in their mission as their new Digital Marketing and Communications Coordinator and is thrilled to help the organization grow and spread its message.

Brittany McLaughlin recently graduated from Ocean County College and Stockton University with an A.A.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Sustainability. She has spent her whole life in the Barnegat Bay Watershed and has been a passionate environmental advocate for as long as she can remember. Brittany started her work in environmental activism working with local non-profit environmental groups and was also an Advocacy Intern at Save Barnegat Bay for two semesters. Through her work, she learned that she can combine her passion for environmental work with her newfound passion for education, which is why she is so excited to start her professional career as the Jellyfish Education Coordinator. For the next three years, Brittany will be working with our partners on our Jellyfish Hazard Management and Education Campaign focusing on bay nettle reduction and education in Lagoon Communities throughout Barnegat Bay.

As an Island Heights resident, Sophia Church grew up on the Barnegat Bay. She started volunteering with the Island Heights Environmental Committee (IHEC) in high school and remains an active member. In addition to the IHEC, Sophia is also on the Island Heights Green Team, helping the town achieve Silver Certification through Sustainable Jersey. Sophia followed her passion for the environment through college earning her Bachelor’s in Sustainability from Stockton University and a minor in Political Science. She interned for the City of Newark through the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Team program and for the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment in Washington DC. In her free time Sophia enjoys spending time with her friends and family, spoiling her dog, and trying new sourdough starter recipes. Sophia is excited and eager to work with this organization and help Save Barnegat Bay.