Staff

Ian Cooke, Executive Director

As Executive Director, Ian has developed the Watershed Association’s programs, expanded its capabilities and fostered development of the watershed approach in MA. Ian has served as Executive Director since 1993. Ian is a board member and former president of the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance and was formerly a Board Member of the Massachusetts Watershed Coalition. He has a BA in Environmental Conservation from the University of New Hampshire.

Reach Ian at cooke@neponset.org or 781-575-0354 x 305

 

 

Declan Devine, Environmental Scientist

Declan coordinates with NepRWA’s municipal partners to implement green infrastructure projects which reduce stormwater pollution.  He also manages volunteer recruitment and programming, in addition to supporting NepRWA’s school program.

He has a BS in Civil Engineering and Environmental Geology from Tufts University.  His past work and research have focused on understanding and improving water quality and aquatic habitats.

Declan may be reached at devine@neponset.org or (781) 575-0354 x306

 

Nancy staff pic 2Nancy Fyler, Outreach & Education Director

Nancy is responsible for coordinating communications, events, and school programs.

She has a BFA in Communication Design from Parson’s School of Design and a K-12 teaching certificate from the Massachusetts College of Art.

Reach Nancy at fyler@neponset.org or 781-575-0354 x 307

 

 

Jennifer Hopcroft, Director of Development

Jen joined the NepRWA staff in 2021. Previously, she held fund development and operations positions in local and international human services and social justice organizations.

She holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University.

Reach Jen at hopcroft@neponset.org or 781-575-0354 x 303

 

 

Sean McCanty, River Restoration Director

Sean joined NepRWA in December 2021 and leads scientific programs to help improve stream and coastal area quality within the watershed. He holds a bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science and Ecology from the University of Maryland and a PhD in Environmental Biology from the University of Massachusetts Boston

Reach Sean at mccanty@neponset.org or 781-575-0354 x 304

 

 

Andres Ripley, Greenways Manager

Andres heads up our efforts to improve access and extend greenways and recreational connections throughout the Watershed.

He is a graduate of Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, where he received his B.S. in Biology.

Andres may be reached at ripley@neponset.org or (781) 575-0354 x301

 

 

Meghan Slocombe, Environmental Science Fellow, 2021-22

Meghan is an environmental scientist who is interested in the interactions between humans and natural spaces, whether it be through development, recreation, or conservation.

She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with her B.S. in Environmental Science. Meghan’s honors thesis focused on the interactions between anadromous river herring and their prey within freshwater coves.

As the Environmental Science Fellow, Meghan coordinates the Citizen Water Monitoring Network, organizes river cleanups, and provides support for other environmental science projects.
 
Meghan may be reached at slocombe@neponset.org or 781-575-0354 x 308

Kerry Snyder, Advocacy Director

Kerry serves as the Watershed Association’s Advocacy Director, assisting communities to develop and implement watershed protection policies and advancing the Watershed Association’s policy agenda.

She earned her J.D. through Suffolk University Law School and her B.A. from Boston University.

Kerry may be reached at snyder@neponset.org or (781) 575-0354 x300

Suzanna Sullivan, Stormwater Outreach Coordinator

Suzanna joined NepRWA in September 2021 to assist with stormwater outreach in addition to helping with the NepRWA school program. Previously she worked for over eight years in environmental consulting where she assisted with soil and water contamination and mitigation as well as geotechnical engineering.

She holds a B.S. in Geology from the University of Massachusetts.

Suzanna may be reached at sullivan@neponset.org or (781) 575-0354 x310

 

Eleanor Yeomans, Environmental Science Fellow, 2022-23

Eleanor or “Len” graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in Environmental Studies, also completing a Minor in Development Studies.

Her main interests as an environmental scientist are conservation, as well as how community involvement and education on environmental justice issues can improve quality of life.

Len will organize river cleanups, coordinate the Community Water Monitoring Network, and support other environmental science projects.