Staff & Board

Steven joined DCC as the stewardship director in June 2025. Previously, he worked as a fisheries biologist on stream habitat restoration and enhancement projects in the northeast and northwest. Originally from Vermont, Steven grew up immersed in nature and curious about ecology. He completed a BSc in natural resources management from Paul Smith’s College, and a MSc degree in biology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he studied brown trout and Atlantic salmon hybridization.

Steven and his wife Andrea live on Cobscook Bay and spend their time hiking, hunting, fishing, gardening, and foraging. He is excited to shift gears and work with the DCC, partners, and the community on important conservation lands and projects.

Matt joined DCC in April 2025 as the Outreach Director. He grew up in the Belfast area on his family’s chicken farm. Throughout his childhood he was active in sports, outdoor activities, and helping on the farm. As he grew older he began coaching and assisting youth sports and working in after school programs and summer camps.

Matt attended UMM for 4 years, when he wasn’t busy with school work he spent his time appreciating Downeast Maine’s outdoor opportunities. During his summer breaks he directed a summer camp in Belfast. After graduating with a BS in Outdoor Recreation & Leadership in 2024 Matt worked as a Land Steward for Frenchman Bay Conservancy. Matt is a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Registered Maine Recreation and Fishing Guide.

Gina joined Downeast Coastal Conservancy in March 2026 as Operations Manager. She combines her passion for Maine’s natural environment with an extensive background in finance, strategic operations leadership, and administrative leadership. Her prior work has focused on strengthening organizational sustainability, improving systems and controls, and supporting mission-driven operations.

Born and raised in the rugged beauty of Maine, Gina has always had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Whether exploring the coastline, hiking forest trails, or spending time on the water, Maine’s natural landscape has shaped her love for adventure and community. She continues to embrace the lifestyle and environment she values most, rooted in the natural beauty and close-knit spirit of Downeast Maine.

Gina holds a Master’s degree in Accountancy from St. Joseph’s College and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Maine at Machias. Now settled in Columbia, Maine, Gina enjoys life with her husband, Peter, and daughter, Gia, continuing to find inspiration in the state’s scenic surroundings.

Jackson returns to DCC as our land steward, after working for DCC in the summer of 2023 as the stewardship assistant. Hailing from Pennsylvania, he learned to and continues to enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, hiking, and anything outdoors. A passion of his has always been conservation. During high school, Jackson completed his Eagle Scout project building 27 bluebird houses as well as an FFA project building 7 turtle basking platforms.

Jackson graduated from the University of Maine at Machias with an associate’s degree in liberal studies. Once he arrived, he quickly fell in love with the woods and waters Maine has to offer. Jackson spent 6 years in the Maine Air National Guard as a security forces member. Jackson is happy for the opportunity to conserve and take part in protecting habitats and properties that will continue on the beautiful and unique Maine countryside.