A technical and administrative staff based in Newburyport, MA supports the Council’s activities. Led by its Executive Director, the staff is responsible for all aspects of Council operations, including preparing fishery management plans and other documents that reflect the Council’s positions and policies, ensuring program continuity, and the maintenance of records and archives.
New Bedford, Massachusetts. – New England Fishery Management Council photo
Andrew Applegate
Senior Fishery Analyst for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (lead) and Small-Mesh Multispecies (lead)
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 114)
Michelle Bachman
Fishery Analyst for Habitat (lead) and Climate/Ecosystem Initiatives
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 120)
Emily Bodell
Fishery Specialist for On-Demand Gear (lead), Atlantic Herring, Small-Mesh Multispecies (Whiting), and Skates
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 105)
Connor Buckley
Fishery Specialist for Scallops and Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 115)
Dr. Jamie Cournane
Fishery Analyst for Atlantic Herring (lead) and NRCC Deputy for Stock Assessment
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 103)
Jennifer Couture
Fishery Analyst for Monkfish (lead), Offshore Wind, and Aquaculture
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 111)
Dr. Rachel Feeney
Social Impact Analyst; Fishery Analyst for Skates (lead) and Scientific and Statistical Committee
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 110)
Robin Frede
Fishery Analyst for Groundfish (lead), Atlantic Large Whales, and Other Protected Resources
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 124)
Julian Garrison
Fishery Specialist for Habitat and Climate-Ready Fisheries Planning
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 117)
David McCarron
Information Technology Manager and Fishery Analyst for Enforcement and Dogfish
(978) 465-0492 (Ext. 121)
Angelia Miller
Fishery Specialist for Groundfish and Climate-Ready Fisheries Planning
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 107)
Chandler Nelson
Fishery Specialist for Scallops and Climate-Ready Fisheries Planning
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 112)
Jonathon Peros
Fishery Analyst for Atlantic Sea Scallops (lead) and Risk Policy (lead)
(978) 465-0492 (ext. 117)
