NERACOOS Updates

What’s happening in the office and around the region.

In July, we announced that the NSF Seafood Engine in New England, led by NERACOOS, won a $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture. Along with this exciting news came big changes for our small team.

Today, we’re delighted to share the news that Jackie is taking the helm as Executive Director at NERACOOS, as Jake steps into the position of CEO at the NSF Seafood Engine of New England.

Jackie, who most recently served as Strategy Director, will oversee the direction and implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System in our region, from Long Island Sound through the Gulf of Maine. During her 13+ years with the organization, she successfully led strategic initiatives to advance and expand integrated ocean observing in the Northeast, with a strong commitment to building effective partnerships in ocean science.

Jake has served as Executive Director of NERACOOS since 2020 and has been integral in developing the NSF Seafood Engine as lead PI. In his new role as CEO, he will lead the Engine’s regional coalition, whose mission is to leverage advanced technologies to reduce the national seafood deficit and strengthen every level of the seafood supply chain—from bait to plate.

The NSF Seafood Engine in New England will sit within the NERACOOS portfolio, and our teams will work closely together to advance ocean science to meet the needs of our stakeholders.

Please join us in congratulating Jackie and Jake on their new positions!