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Executive Director Topher Hamblett

On Monday, January 8 2024, Topher Hamblett, long-time Save The Bay staff member and director of advocacy, was appointed to the position of executive director.

“I have always been honored to be a part of Save The Bay and its work to protect and improve Narragansett Bay, and I’m thrilled to support the organization in the capacity of interim executive director during this time of transition.”

- Topher Hamblett, 30-year Save The Bay veteran

Advocacy:

Our talented habitat restoration team mobilizes community partners and leads the hands-on work to help coastal habitats and watershed areas thrive, while our Narragansett Baykeeper, South Coastkeeper and Riverkeeper act as watchdogs to ensure the Bay and its watershed are protected from pollution. And, working closely with state and local governments, our policy team helps pass laws that protect the Bay, pushes for enforcement of environmental laws, and keeps lines of communication open with community leaders on the importance of environmental action.

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Communications:

Our small but mighty communications team tells the stories of Narragansett Bay—its marine life and those who enjoy the Bay—and of Save The Bay, past, present and future. They share these stories and engage with members, supporters and community through our print magazine, electronic newsletters, annual report, website, social media and marketing materials. And they support the outreach efforts of our education, advocacy, restoration and fund raising teams, ensuring that our community understands the mission, vision and significance of Save The Bay.

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Development:

Save The Bay’s success, and very existence, depends on our energetic development and outreach team to grow and maintain our membership and to build strong relationships with our generous supporters at all levels. They lead our annual fund raising drives, write grants, engage with communities to reach new audiences, partner with local businesses to offer member and sponsor benefits, and so much more.

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Education:

Our marine science educators work tirelessly to fulfill our vision for a swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay through the next generation of Bay stewards. They provide engaging seal and lighthouse tours and summer camps to our community members, run our Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport, and partner with local schools and school districts to offer the best marine science and environmental education programs year-round.

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Operations:

From events and partner endeavors to the day-to-day operation of our Bay, Exploration and South Coast centers, our operation team plays a critical, mostly behind-the-scenes role in our success. They manage and lead the thousands of volunteers who help us protect and improve Narragansett Bay each year, organize our annual Save The Bay Swim and other special events, welcome and host visitors to our Bay Center, and serve as our human resources, information technology, and facilities departments, making sure Save The Bay has the infrastructure we need.

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Board of Directors

President
Gilbert Conover, Jr.
Vice President
Robin Boss
Vice President
Chris Lee
Vice President
George Shuster
Treasurer
Joseph “ Bud” Cummings
Secretary
Kathy Lanphear

Board of Trustees

Joan Abrams
Trudy Coxe
Kate Kilguss
Sarah Beinecke Richardson
H. Curtis Spalding
Ellicott Wright

Board Members

Justin DeShaw
Gail Ginnetty
Lynn Manning
Neil Marcaccio
Gene McDermott
Beth Mendenhall
Anne Miller
Ruth Mullen
Alan Nathan
Tim Palmer
Linda Pearson
Harry Potter
Tatiana Rynerson
Ben Singer
Samuel Slade
Robert Vierra

President’s Leadership Council

Alden Anderson, Jr.
Jane & Dr. Gregory Austin
Carol & David Bazarsky
Ruud Bosman
Nick and Wendy Bowen
Timothy Burns
Cynthia Butler
Duncan and Barbara Chapman
Wayne Charness
Steve Clark
Kim & Judy Davis
Denise Dangremond
Elizabeth M. Delude-Dix
Joseph DiBattista
Bradford S. Dimeo
Clover Drinkwater
Anne G. Earle
Jonathan D. Fain
Mark J. Formica
Leslie Gardner
Thomas P. I. Goddard
Bob and Robin Hall
Steven Hamburg
Alan G. Hassenfeld
C. Michael Hazard
David and Susan Hibbitt
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Higginbotham

Jennifer Hosmer
Kate and Howard Kilguss
Brooke Lee
Raymond T. Mancini
Devin McShane
Brad Miller
F. Paul Mooney, Jr.
Alan Nathan
Tim Palmer
Aiden and Kate Petrie
Warren Prell
Elizabeth Prince
Michael Rauh
Sarah Beinecke Richardson
Marty Roberts
Nancy Safer
Anne Sage and Jesse Sgro
Paul Salem
George Shuster and Stephanie Van Patten
Jeffrey Siegal
Fran & Dennis Slutsky
Eric R. C. Smith
Don and Meg Steiner
Hon. O. Rogeriee Thompson
Philip Torgan
Geoff Tuff
William Vareika
Ellicott Wright