President: Lauren Cook
Oceanography PhD Student
lcook@marine.rutgers.edu
Biography: Lauren is a PhD student in Oceanography, and their research explores the role of small pelagic fish (“forage fish”) in carbon cycling on the US Northeast Shelf. In their career, they hope to apply this research to harder-to-study mesopelagic species that are at risk of being fished in the future. A fun fact about them is that they love to repair old computers!
Vice President: Charlotte Bramich
Directed Marine Studies Undergraduate Student
cfb70@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
Biography: Charlotte is a senior pursuing directed marine studies with a minor in fisheries science. She has volunteered at a wildlife rehab for the last four years and when she graduates, is interested in working with rehabilitation of marine life. She is looking forward to more career opportunities and continuing her education after she graduates.
Treasurer: Elizabeth Bouchard
Ecology and Evolution Master’s Student
ehb52@hsrl.rutgers.edu
Biography: Elizabeth is a Master’s student in the Rutgers Ecology and Evolution program, and her research takes place at the Rutgers Haskin Shellfish Research Lab. She wants to continue into a career as an applied marine ecologist, bridging the gap between scientists, industry, and decisionmakers. A fun fact about her is that she’s been to more national parks in South Africa than in the US!
Secretary: Samantha (Sam) Alaimo
Oceanography PhD Student
alaimo@marine.rutgers.edu
Biography: Sam is a PhD student in Oceanography and her research interests are how physical features of the ocean affect commercially important fish populations. In her career, she hopes to do research that informs fisheries management decisions. A fun fact about Sam is that she is an avid fisher herself.
Advisor
Daphne Munroe
Associate Professor
dmunroe@hsrl.rutgers.edu