Faces of the Friends
Staff
Jennifer Peasnall
Director of Conservation
Jennifer joined Friends in May 2023 as the Conservation Programs Manager. Jennifer is originally from Delaware, where she has previous experience working in the nonprofit world. She received her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation along with minors in Marine Studies and Journalism.
While working with tidal and nontidal water bodies, Jennifer discovered a love for program coordination and management and has brought this passion with her to Maine.
Jennifer now lives within the watershed with her cat, Cosmo. In her free time, she enjoys writing, singing, and all things outdoors.
Tricia Cook
Office Manager
Tricia joined the Friends in August 2023. She was born and raised in southern Maine and is happy to be able to use her organizational and community-minded skills to help protect the lakes, ponds, and streams she has loved her entire life.
Tricia holds a BA in Women’s Studies and a BS in Public Administration. The majority of her work life has been spent with non-profits who focus on sustainable food systems and equitable food access.
Tricia lives on the edge of the Cobbossee watershed with her husband and their pup, Peanut. In her spare time, you might see her paddling somewhere in the watershed. She also enjoys gardening, camping, and hand crafts.
Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Board of Directors
- Kathy Boggan, President -Elect
- Keith Coulling, Treasurer
- Elizabeth Neale Pollock, President and Secretary
- Jim Adams
- Kim Bowie
- Marc Lacasse
- Peter Mendall
- Peter Washburn
- Henry Whittemore, Acting Executive Director
Advisory Council
- Kent Ackley
- Rob Brown
- Tavis Hasenfus
- Wayde Rankin
- Andrew Silsby
- Sandy Small-Hughes
- Brian Tarbuck
