Administration
James Hurley
Institute Director
UW-Madison
As director of the UW Aquatic Sciences Center, Jim oversees both Wisconsin Sea Grant and the UW Water Resources Institute.
Moira Harrington
Assistant Director for Communications
UW-Madison
Moira oversees media relations and leads the communications staff.
David Hart
Assistant Director for Extension
UW-Madison
Jennifer Hauxwell
Associate Director
UW-Madison
Jen oversees Sea Grant's research portfolio and student engagement activities, including fellowships.
Melissa Boyce
Budget Manager
UW-Madison
Linda Campbell
Publication Sales and Distribution Coordinator
UW-Madison
Linda handles publication sales and distribution.
James Grandt
Electrical Engineer and Information Technology Specialist
UW-Madison
James, known as Frizby, oversees Sea Grant's tech infrastructure.
Ian Herfel
Finance and Human Resources Specialist
UW-Madison
Connie Muscavitch
Financial Specialist-Senior
UW-Madison
Connies serves as payroll and benefits coordinator.
Tom Xiong
Web Developer
UW-Madison
Communications
Moira Harrington
Assistant Director for Communications
UW-Madison
Moira oversees media relations and leads the communications staff.
Yael Gen
Designer
UW-Madison
Yael builds visual solutions for a wide array of needs.
Jennifer Smith
Science Communicator
UW-Madison
Elizabeth White
Senior Editor
UW-Madison
Elizabeth edits the Aquatic Sciences Chronicle and other publications.
Bonnie Willison
Video Producer
UW-Madison
Marie Zhuikov
Science Communicator
Lake Superior Field Office
Marie writes about Great Lakes water issues and Sea Grant activities and research.
Specialists
David Hart
Assistant Director for Extension
UW-Madison
Adam Bechle
Coastal Engineering Outreach Specialist
Frederick P. Binkowski
Aquaculture Specialist
UW-Milwaukee
Fred conducts aquaculture / aquaponics education and extension and also provides technical assistance.
Molly Bodde
Southeast Wis. Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist
Kenosha County Center
Molly coordinates AIS efforts in the southeastern region of the state.
Tim Campbell
Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist
UW-Madison
Tim heads up activities designed to stop the spread of AIS.
Ginny Carlton
Education Outreach Specialist
UW-Madison
Natalie Chin
Climate and Tourism Outreach Specialist
Lake Superior Field Office
Sharon Moen
Eat Wisconsin Fish Outreach Specialist
Anne Moser
Senior Special Librarian
UW-Madison
Anne is Senior Special Librarian at the Wisconsin Water Library.
Julia Noordyk
Water Quality and Coastal Communities Outreach Specialist
UW-Green Bay
Julia works with communities on issues of water quality, green infrastructure and more.
Deidre Peroff
Social Science Outreach Specialist
UW-Milwaukee
Deidre improves access to water resources and supports the well-being of coastal communities.
Titus Seilheimer
Fisheries Outreach Specialist
UW-Manitowoc
Emma Wiermaa
Aquaculture Outreach and Education Specialist
UW-Stevens Point
Emma educates others about sustainable aquaculture and related research.
Wisconsin Water Library
Anne Moser
Senior Special Librarian
UW-Madison
Anne is Senior Special Librarian at the Wisconsin Water Library.