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NOAA Workforce Management Office
Serving NOAA's Most Valuable Asset - People
| PMFs at NOAA |
NOAA is committed to the PMF Program. We realize the investment will provide the organization with a group of talented and energetic professionals who will bring innovative approaches to problems and a strong commitment to Federal service, thus enabling NOAA to meet its future challenges. Beginning in 1987, the PMF Program has played an integral part in NOAA's staffing. To date, NOAA has successfully recruited and hired more than 111 very talented PMFs that have brought diverse backgrounds to our ranks. NOAA currently has 6 current PMFs at various stages in their fellowships. Today, NOAA employs many former PMFs, including NOAA's Chief Financial Officer, NOAA's Director of Acquisition and Grants, and NOAA's Director of Education. PMFs hold many positions throughout NOAA in a variety of program areas. While the majority of PMFs at NOAA serve their fellowships at NOAA's Silver Spring Metro Center campus or downtown Washington D.C., we have current and former PMFs in other locations around the country including Long Beach, California, Boulder, Colorado, Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, Norfolk, Virginia, and Seattle, Washington.
In this section, you will find information on NOAA PMF activities as well as biographical sketches and contact information for current NOAA PMF fellows and alumni who would be glad to speak with you about NOAA's PMF program.
NOAA PMF Activities
PMF Biographical Sketches
Contact Current NOAA PMFs/PMF Alumni
| NOAA PMF Activities |
There are a variety of formal and informal PMF networking opportunities and activities for NOAA PMFs. A two-day NOAA PMF Orientation is held annually in Silver Spring, Maryland that is designed to:
- Clarify NOAA's PMF training & development program requirements;
- Assist with individual development plan (IDP) development; and
- Offer opportunities for networking with other NOAA Fellows and alumni.
Other developmental and training exercises are planned and coordinated throughout the year.
Current NOAA PMFs have formed a PMF Leadership Book Club that meets quarterly with different members of NOAA’s senior leadership team for a book discussion and subsequent happy hour. Our PMFs take turns organizing and leading a monthly meeting of current Fellows. This meeting serves as a regular forum for Fellows to share ideas for training and development, as well as to ask questions of each other and NOAA’s PMF Program Manager. NOAA PMFs also maintain a list-serve, used by current and former NOAA PMFs to share information. The importance of both structured and informal interactions is recognized as an integral component of the PMF experience, and NOAA is continuing to develop and enhance such opportunities.
| PMF Biographical Sketches Top |
Current NOAA Fellows:
Class of 2011 Fellows
Class of 2010 Fellows
Class of 2009 Fellows
NOAA PMF Alumni:
Class of 2008 Fellows
Class of 2007 Fellows
Class of 2006 Alumni
Class of 2005 Alumni
Class of 2004 Alumni
Class of 2003 Alumni
Bios from Previous Classes
| Class of 2011 |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2011 consists of two Fellows. Both are duty stationed in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Pat O'Brien joined NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) as an International Relations Specialist in March 2011. Pat works in the NESDIS International & Interagency Affairs Division, which facilitates NESDIS's cooperative work in satellite activities with other USG agencies, foreign partners, and its participation in international forums. His portfolio includes the European Space Agency, the European Union, the Italian Space Agency, and the international Cospas-Sarsat satellite-aided search and rescue program. His first rotation is at NOAA Headquarters as the Program Coordination Officer representing NESDIS.
Patrick's background includes service in the Navy and in Peace Corps Albania. He completed graduate studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Bologna, Italy and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, where he focused on economics and Eastern Europe. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he studied political science and Russian. His hobbies include languages, theater, fencing, and running. He has long been a closet space geek who is excited to finally express his enthusiasm for space issues openly. (Patrick.obrien_at_noaa.gov)
Jackie Rolleri is a Natural Resource Management Specialist for NOAA's Coastal Services Center (CSC), Management and Budget Division. Jackie joined CSC in August 2011 working in the Planning and Policy Services office. She supports senior staff with strategic planning and budgeting initiatives, coordinates the collection and reporting of performance measurement for CSC, and assists with CSC's involvement with the National Ocean Council and social science. Her first developmental rotation will be with NOAA's General Counsel for Ocean Services.
Jackie received her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is currently finishing a Master's Degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island and received her B.A. in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science from Colby College. During law school, Jackie interned for NOAA's General Counsel for International Law, U.S. Senator Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Superior Court Judge, and was a Sea Grant Law Fellow. Jackie enjoys traveling, boating, biking, skiing, and spending time with friends and family. (Jackie.Rolleri_at_noaa.gov)
| Class of 2010 |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2010 consists of four Fellows. All four are duty stationed in Silver Spring, Maryland or Washington, D.C. area.
Camielle Compton is a Budget Analyst with NOAA's Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Formulation and Analysis Division (BFA). As a 2010 PMF, Camielle joined BFA in June 2010, and her portfolio includes the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. Her responsibilities include coordinating with NOAA Line Offices, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional staff to address pressing issues and ensure the successful advancement of NOAA budgetary priorities.
Camielle received her Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), where she focused on sustainable environmental policy. She received her B.A. in Sociology and Environmental policy from the College of William and Mary and has studied abroad in Mexico, Guatemala, and Japan. Camielle's experience includes international and domestic environmental policy, ranging from climate change to waste management. For example, at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) Border Affairs Office, Camielle helped coordinate the TCEQ's participation in the U.S.-Mexico Border 2012 Environmental Program. As a Graduate Research Assistant at UT, she oversaw the implementation of a grant subcontract to research and improve used motor oil management in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. She also worked with Canadian and Japanese officials to organize an international conference on collaborative responses to climate change. In addition, Camielle has experience as a Legal Assistant, English language tutor, and Spanish translator. In her free time, Camielle enjoys salsa dancing and raising her two enigmatic cats – with the help of her husband, of course. (Camielle.Compton_at_noaa.gov)
Stacy Dennery is a Program Analyst with NOAA's Office of Program Planning and Integration (PPI). She joined PPI in August of 2010 and works primarily with the Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies portfolio, which is led by the National Ocean Service. Stacy is involved with all aspects of NOAA's strategic planning, including implementation of NOAA's Next Generation Strategic Plan and the new Strategy Execution and Evaluation (SEE) management process.
In June of 2010, she was designated a Master of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, with a concentration in environmental and energy policy. During her graduate work, she was employed with Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE), an energy security advocacy organization. While at SAFE, Stacy helped author a comprehensive "roadmap" for the electrification of U.S. transportation, which was championed by the White House and leaders of Fortune 500 companies. She also served as a Policy and Science Intern at the Environmental Law & Policy Center in Chicago, where she conducted extensive quantitative research on the potential energy savings of Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards in Midwestern states. In her free time, Stacy enjoys playing soccer, walking her dog, camping, and watching Notre Dame football. (Stacy.Dennery_at_noaa.gov).
Cassidy Fludd is a class of 2010 PMF with NOAA's National Weather Services (NWS) and serves as the Human Resources (HR) Team Lead for theOffice of Climate, Water, and Weather Services. Prior to joining NWS, she worked as an Equal Employment Opportunity professional and Labor Relations Specialist for District of Columbia Public Schools, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Maritime Administration. Additionally, Cassidy worked as a Law Clerk for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and Spilman, Thomas, & Battle P.L.L.C. Cassidy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia in 2005 and a Juris Doctor degree from American University, Washington College of Law in December 2009. She was admitted to practice in Virginia in June 2010. Outside of the office, Cassidy enjoys a variety of activities that range from traveling to the Caribbean to enjoying culinary and wine festivals. She is an avid Washington sports fan and is always ready to join a good game of basketball. (Cassidy.Fludd_at_noaa.gov)
Derek Hanson is an International Relations Specialist with NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). Derek joined NOAA in August 2010 and works in the International & Interagency Affairs Office, which facilitates NESDIS's cooperative work in satellite activities with other USG agencies, foreign partners, and its participation in international forums. His portfolio includes Brazil, the European Space Agency, and the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites.
Derek received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School, where he focused mainly on international and environmental law. Before that, he received his B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Derek interned for various organizations and agencies involved in environmental issues while in law school, including EPA, Department of State's L/OES (Legal, Oceans, Environmental, and Scientific Affairs), Senator Klobuchar's office, and Earthjustice. Derek enjoys exploring the DC area and supporting Tar Heels basketball. (Derek.Hanson_at_noaa.gov)
| Class of 2009 |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2009 consists of three Fellows. All three are duty stationed in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Christine Gallagher is a Program and Management Analyst with NOAA's National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey (NGS). Christine joined NGS in August 2009, and she works primarily with the Height Modernization program. Her responsibilities include coordinating inter-agency efforts, communicating with state and regional partners, and developing outreach materials. Christine's developmental assignments were at the National Park Service's National Information Systems Center in Denver, CO and the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water in Washington, DC.
Christine holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Pittsburgh: a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering as well as a B.A. in English Literature. She received a Masters in Engineering and Public Policy from the University of Maryland. Christine also enjoys exploring D.C.'s museums and restaurants, hiking and camping outdoors, and traveling whenever possible. (Christine.Gallagher_at_noaa.gov)
Helen McMillan joined NOAA as a PMF in 2009 and is a Marine Habitat Resource Specialist in the NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation. Helen coordinates the office's climate change efforts and a national habitat policy initiative. As a PMF she completed developmental assignments with NOAA's Restoration Center in Gloucester, Massachusetts where she led a team in developing guidance for addressing sea level rise impacts on tidal wetland restoration projects, and with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative.
Helen received her M.ESc. degree from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, where she focused on aquatic ecology and conservation biology. She received her B.A. in biology and environmental studies from Bowdoin College, and studied abroad at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and in the colder waters of the Baltic Sea in Sweden. Prior to attending graduate school, Helen conducted lobster sea sampling and research in Maine, worked for a mussel farm, served as an AmeriCorps volunteer with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and investigated fishery sustainability for the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program. She also worked as a naturalist for five years, designing and teaching environmental education programs for youth. In her free time Helen enjoys rowing, hiking, and sea kayaking. (Helen.McMillan_at_noaa.gov)
Monica Youngman is a Program and Management Analyst for NGS in Silver Spring, Maryland. Monica joined NGS in August 2009 and assists with policy development, budget planning, and legislative communications. She also serves as the international coordinator.
Monica received her Masters of Environmental Management from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. Her studies focused on environmental economics and policy with a certificate in International Development. In her thesis she utilized GIS and remote sensing tools to develop a spatial model of the minimum price of carbon required for a potential avoided deforestation project in Bolivia. She received her B.S. in physics and B.A. in political science from Iowa State University. Monica enjoys reading, traveling, and all forms of dancing, including Scottish Country Dance which she teaches. (Monica.Youngman_at_noaa.gov)
| Class of 2008 |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2008 consists of three Fellows. All three are duty stationed in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Brian Fredieu is a Program and Management Analyst for the NOAA Fisheries Aquaculture Program in Silver Spring, Maryland. Appointed as a PMF in 2008, Mr. Fredieu provides assistance with legislative and regulatory initiatives as well as helping to coordinate budget and planning activities for the Aquaculture Program. He was accepted to practice with the Maryland Bar in December 2008. His previous experience includes stormwater and ecosystem monitoring on the Buffalo Bayou in Texas, which was the basis of his thesis work towards earning his B.S. in Environmental Science at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. Mr. Fredieu also earned his J.D. with Vermont Law School and is near completion of his Master of Environmental Law and Policy with Vermont Law School. During the course of his legal education, Mr. Fredieu clerked with the Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division's Environmental Defense Section and NOAA General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation. (Brian.Fredieu_at_noaa.gov)
Arron Layns joined NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) in 2008 as a Program and Management Analyst. She works in the Chief of Staff's Office and on the NESDIS Communications Team developing internal and external communication materials, speeches and charts and recently completed an assignment in the GOES-R Program Office. She is also an editorial member of NOAA's Climate Watch online magazine. She is currently on a PMF developmental assignment in the NOAA Program Coordination Office in the Office of the Under Secretary acting as the liaison between NOAA headquarters and NESDIS.
Arron received her M.A. degree from Columbia University in Climate and Society where she specialized in climate dynamics and the impacts of climate variability and change especially on water. She received her B.S. degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, during which time she studied physical-biological couplings in aquatic ecosystems in Toolik Lake, Alaska and Santa Barbara, CA. She has as a strong interest in communicating science to all types of audiences. In her free time, Arron enjoys live theatre, summer weather, volunteering, playing sports of any kind -especially snowboarding, cycling, and softball - and cheering for the NY Yankees. (arron.layns_at_noaa.gov)
| Class of 2007 |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2007 consists of four Fellows. Two are duty stationed in Silver Spring, Maryland and two are duty stationed in Washington, D.C.
Janet Baran is the Chief of Staff for the NOAA Deepwater Horizon Warroom. Her role is to direct briefings for NOAA Leadership, including bi-weekly briefings for NOAA's Administrator. Additionally, she provides coordination within NOAA, and with the USCG. In the start of the Deepwater Horizon Response, she served in the field as co-science lead of the Sub-Surface Monitoring Unit. She developed strategic plans for sampling water and sediment samples, and executed oversight of those plans. An important role was in the coordinating the sampling sites seven vessels, in real time, by developing a daily phone call between all the chief scientists, and issuing mission guidance. Janet's role also involved close work with numerous other Federal Agencies and ensuring support for the Federal-On-Scene-Coordinator.
Her home office is Program Planning & Integration (PPI, previously Program Analysis and Evaluation), where she has served most recently as a Program and Management Analyst for NOAA's Ecosystems Goal, evaluating and assessing the associated 9 programs . In addition, Janet completed a 4 month PMF developmental assignment in the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President in Spring 2008. Her responsibilities focused on ocean and climate policy. In Spring 2009, Janet undertook her second PMF developmental assignment with the Department of State as the Desk Officer for Papau New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu for 5 months. Her role was to liaison between the numerous embassies. She dealt with any environment issues for the South Pacific region. Additionally, she also helped foster a relationship between the State Department and the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, to further understanding cultures. Janet is co-founder and co-lead of the NOAA PMF Leadership Book Club.
Before coming to NOAA, Janet earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Marine Geophysics as a student at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. Her thesis used multichannel seismic and gravity data to determine the shallow crustal structure of the Southeast Indian Ridge. Her work concluded that small changes in source mantle temperature can result in large surface changes in mid-ocean ridge structure- from an axial high to an axial valley. In completing her Ph.D., Janet logged 90 sea days, on three cruises focused on marine seismic methods. Janet earned her B.A. from Colgate University in geology. In her free time Janet enjoys hosting dinner parties and visiting National Parks. (Janet.Baran_at_noaa.gov)
Ruth Howell joined NOAA in September 2007 as a program and management analyst in NOAA's Office of Budget, Outreach and Communications. She subsequently transferred to the Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle where she is Strategic Communications Coordinator. In this role she assists the Center in clear communication of its science activities and accomplishments to a wide range of constituents including partners, congressional staff, internal agency interests, and the general public. In Summer and Fall 2008, Ruth completed a 5 1/2 month developmental assignment to NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries conducting training programs for marine protected area staff in Vietnam and Costa Rica. She also completed a 4-month developmental assignment with the NOAA West team and the Northwest Fisheries Science Center. She was co-founder and -leader of the NOAA PMF Leadership Book Club.
Ruth completed a Masters in Marine Affairs (marine policy) and a certificate in Environmental Management from the University of Washington and received a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Anthropology from Middlebury College. While earning her Masters, Ruth led a team of 6 graduate students in a year-long project assessing shoreline property owners' incentives and barriers to natural shoreline protection. She also organized networking events and volunteer restoration activities as President of the UW student chapter of the Coastal Society. Prior to graduate school, Ruth worked to support the stakeholder-based management plan review process for two National Marine Sanctuaries in California, assisted research on lobsters in Maine, and cataloged the artisanal octopus fishery of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. She is an avid cyclist, international traveler, reader, scuba diver, indy movie watcher and gourmet cheese fan, and has recently discovered the running bug. (Ruth.Howell_at_noaa.gov)
Vicki Schwantes is a Management and Program Analyst at the Budget Outreach and Communications Division within the NOAA Budget Office. Vicki is the point of contact for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and coordinates with appropriate staff to respond to requests for information from NOAA Senior Management, the Department of Commerce, the Office of Management and Budget, Congress, and other stakeholders. In addition, she conducts analysis of Congressional appropriations activity and assists with the production of background materials to support the annual rollout of the President's Budget Request, including congressional testimony.
Prior to working at NOAA Budget, Vicki started her PMF as an Oceanographer at NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR). At CSCOR, she enhanced strategic planning, research prioritization, and outcome reporting for extramural regional research programs addressing the following topics: coral reef conservation, hypoxia, sea level rise, and the ecology and monitoring of harmful algal blooms. She led the organization of a national workshop to identify best practices for planning and executing large scale regional ecosystem research programs to support ecosystem based management. She also completed a four month developmental assignment with the National Geographic Society to contribute to the development of an ocean initiative to raise awareness and engage the NGS audience on ocean issues such as overexploitation, pollution, global warming, and invasive species.
Vicki received a Master of Science and Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan where she was lead investigator and conducted a field based socio-economic and technical survey of Thai farming practices used for the giant river prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii. She assessed the environmental impact of current practices, the farmers' perception of those impacts, and recommended future outreach and research strategies. This project supports sustainable development and poverty alleviation efforts of the Collaborative Research Support Program in Aquaculture supported by the US Agency for International Development. Prior to her graduate career in Michigan, Vicki completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and worked for two years with the National Science Foundation supported Long Term Ecological Research, North Temperate Lakes project to collect data on thirteen lakes in northern and southern Wisconsin. In her free time, Vicki enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, biking and camping, as well as experimenting with new recipes, concerts, and traveling. (Vicki.Schwantes_at_noaa.gov)
| Class of 2006 |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2006 consisted of five Fellows. Four were duty stationed in Silver Spring, Maryland, and one was duty stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. Below are select bios from the class.
Ted Fulton is a Program Analyst with NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). A 2006 PMF finalist, Ted joined NOAA in November of 2006 and works in the Marine Operations Center – Atlantic (MOCA), Norfolk Virginia. Ted works in the MOCA Safety, Training, & Environmental Compliance division managing the Asset Management Operation System (AMOS) database. His work enables him to visit many of NOAA’s research vessels. In the last year Ted traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Seattle, South Carolina, and Rhode Island. During his fellowship, Ted completed a 120 day assignment working with the Personnel division in MOCA. Ted also completed a 30 day assignment with MOC Pacific.
Ted received his B.S. in Computer Science and his Master’s in Business Administration from University of Maryland. Ted served in the United States Air Force for 28 years as a logistician, financial manager, and aircraft maintenance superintendent. Ted enjoys playing basketball and swimming. He maintains his fitness through running and weight lifting. (Ted.Fulton_at_noaa.gov)
Yana Gevorgyan joined NOAA as a Program Analyst in the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) in August 2006. During her employment at OMAO, Yana participated in a wide variety of activities that included assessment of program requirements and development of business case analysis to support budget requests, development of congressional reports, and serving as a liaison with NOAA Councils and other programs. Yana completed developmental assignments at the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service and the Department of Energy. Both developmental assignments provided Yana with invaluable opportunities to explore the work of other government organizations and build intra- and interagency partnerships.
Yana received her Master's in International Affairs from American University in Washington D.C. where she specialized in International Political Economy of the European region. Previously, Yana worked extensively in the humanitarian assistance sector, first with the American Red Cross in her home country of Armenia and later as a co-founder of a non-profit international humanitarian relief organization. Yana completed the PMF program in August 2008 and currently works as an International Relations Specialist in the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service. (Yana.Gevorgyan_at_noaa.gov)
| Class of 2005 Top |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2005 consisted of fourteen fellows. Thirteen were duty stationed in Washington D.C. or Silver Spring, Maryland, and one was duty stationed in South Beach, California. Below are select bios from the class.
Alyssa Denzer is a Management and Program Analyst with the Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO's) office in NOAA Headquarters. A 2005 finalist, Alyssa joined NOAA in September of 2005, and works in the Budget Outreach and Communications (BOC) Division, specifically supporting the Program Support and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations accounts. The BOC division deals in all things appropriations related, and also publishes NOAA's Blue Book each year when then budget is released, as well as setting up site visits for interested congressional staffers and answering constituent and congressional queries. During her fellowship, Alyssa completed a 150 day developmental assignment with the Budget Formulation Division supporting the NOS account, and a 54 day assignment with the NMFS Office of Habitat Conservation.
Alyssa received her B.S. degree from Duke University in Biology and a second major in Literature in 1995, and her Master's of Public Policy with a concentration in Environmental Policy from the University of Maryland in 2005. Prior to graduate school, Alyssa spent time working as a financial management consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, before deciding that full time travel was not the way to go! In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, baking, and reading as much as possible. (Alyssa.Denzer_at_noaa.gov)
Bethany Hale joined NOAA as a PMF in 2005 with the Office of Strategic and Human Capital Planning Initiatives in NOAA’s Workforce Management Office after graduating from Missouri State University with a Master’s in Public Administration. She completed several developmental assignments, including four months with NOAA’s Decision Coordination Office where she staffed the NOAA Executive Panel and NOAA Executive Council. In May 2007, she moved over to NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS), working for the Management Operations and Analysis Division as a management analyst before being selected for the NOAA Program Coordination Office (PCO) Leadership Development Program. She served as the NESDIS Program Specialist for one year, and had incredibly unique and challenging assignments staffing NOAA Senior Leadership.
Bethany was selected as NOAA’s Central Region Coordinator, one of eight regional coordinator positions created to further NOAA’s efforts to enhance its regional collaboration effort. As a native of Missouri, she was elated to move to Kansas City in January of 2009 and is enjoying her new home with her husband and two cats. She loves to hike, camp, listen to music, and spend time with her friends and family. (Bethany.A.Hale_at_noaa.gov)
Summer Morlock is a habitat resource specialist in the NOAA Restoration Center (RC) within NOAA Fisheries. Summer works for the Community-based Restoration Program, which provides financial and technical assistance to national and regional partners and local grassroots organizations to restore coastal, marine, and migratory fish habitat. During her fellowship, Summer completed a developmental assignment in NOAA RC’s field office in Santa Rosa on native oyster restoration. She completed a second developmental assignment in the office of Senator Barbara Boxer as a marine and coastal legislative fellow. She received her Masters in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington. (Summer.Morlock_at_noaa.gov)
| Class of 2004 Top |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2004 consisted of eleven fellows. Nine were duty stationed in Washington D.C. or Silver Spring, Maryland, and two were duty stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. Below are selected bios.
Casey Brennan originally signed on at NOAA with the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) on July 26, 2004. During his 2 year fellowship, Casey spent 6 months on a developmental assignment with the NOAA Fisheries International Affairs Office, and 5 months with the NOAA Marine Sanctuaries Program. Casey later spent 18 months at NOAA headquarters on the staff of the Undersecretary (the NOAA Administrator) as the Program Coordination Office representative for the National Ocean Service. Currently, Casey is the Executive Officer of the Office of Science and Technology, which is part of NOAA’s National Weather Service.
Casey received his BA from the University of California at Santa Barbara where he double majored in History and Political Science/International Relations. His MA is from the Monterey Institute of International Studies where he studied International Environmental Policy. Casey also lived abroad in Costa Rica for 18 months attending classes at the University of Costa Rica and interning with an environmental NGO. Outside of work, Casey plays water polo and likes to garden and grill things at his home Takoma Park, MD. (Casey.Brennan_at_noaa.gov)
Brett Howe is a Program Analyst for NOAA’s National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS). A 2004 PMF Finalist, Brett joined NOAA in July of 2004 to work on the NGS Director’s staff. His responsibilities include out-year budget planning; performance measure and milestone development and tracking; development of legislative priorities and commenting on pending legislation; program planning and analysis; conference and leadership retreat planning and facilitation AND anything else the Director of NGS can think up. During his fellowship, he completed a developmental assignment with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where he conducted an OMB assessment of the US Army Corps of Engineers Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Program to include an evaluation of their performance metrics. He also completed a second developmental assignment working as the special assistant to the NOS Assistant Administrator.
Brett has B.S.E. degree in electrical engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master’s in Public Policy from Georgetown University with a specialization in Public Management. Prior to graduate school, Brett was a surface warfare naval officer aboard various ships and at installations across the U.S. and abroad. Although he was born and raised in the northwest Florida Panhandle, he has lived in Washington D.C. for the past 8 years. Brett is married with two small children who make sure that he doesn’t get too much sleep at night. (Brett.Howe_at_noaa.gov)
| Class of 2003 Top |
The NOAA PMF Class of 2003 consisted of six fellows. All were duty stationed in Washington D.C. or Silver Spring, Maryland. Below are selected bios.
Mary Ann Kutny is currently a Communications Specialist with NOAA’s Office of Oceanic & Atmospheric Research (OAR), where she leads OAR’s constituent relations activities. Mary Ann completed her PMF in NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) International Activities Office. She served as the Desk Officer for South America, Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico, organized NWS' International Workshops, served on US Delegations to the World Meteorological Organization meetings, worked on the reconstruction of the Caribbean meteorological services following the 2004 hurricane season, and traveled with hurricane specialists and emergency managers for Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tours (CHAT). Mary Ann completed developmental assignments at NOAA's National Hurricane Center, where she worked with hurricane specialists to evaluate hydrometeorological observation networks; and NOAA’s Program Coordination Office, where she represented the NWS within the Office of the Under Secretary. Mary Ann received her M.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University's School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where she focused on international economics and energy and environment issues. (Mary.Ann.Kutny_at_noaa.gov)
Paul Taylor joined NOAA’s National Ocean Service (NOS) Management and Budget Office in June 2003 as a PMF. During his first 4 months, Paul worked on a variety of budget issues within the Policy, Planning and Analysis Division. Paul’s first developmental assignment was with the Communications and Education Division where he participated in the development and implementation of a communications and marketing strategy for NOS. He supported the NOS Senior Management Council in helping define a new vision for NOS. Paul’s second developmental assignment was to the Smithsonian for four months where he worked in the Office of Public Affairs. He identified media opportunities, monitored press interest in Smithsonian issues, and developed press packages for the media.
He returned to the Communications and Education Division at NOS where he continues his communications duties and is the NOS Exhibits Manager in charge of trade show and outreach events to promote NOAA to the public. Paul received an MBA from Loyola University Chicago as well as a B.A. in Marketing from St. Ambrose University. He enjoys volleyball and hiking. (Paul.Taylor_at_noaa.gov)
| Bios from Previous Classes Top |
Kelly Turner is currently the Chief of Staff for NOAA Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS). In this role, Kelly provides executive program and policy guidance to NESDIS leadership and oversees all NESDIS business processes, communications, outreach and education efforts.
Prior to taking the position as Chief of Staff, Kelly served as an Advisor to two Deputy Under Secretaries at NOAA and worked in NOAA's Program Coordination Office. Kelly completed her PMF in the NESDIS International Affairs Office; during that time, she completed a rotation at the State Department. While in the International Affairs Office, she served as the Desk Officer for China, Russia, and India, and worked a number of multilateral endeavors. Kelly received her M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University, where she focused on security and environmental issues. Kelly has a B.A. in Russian Studies from Middlebury College. (kelly.turner_at_noaa.gov)
Sean Hastings is a Class of 1998 Fellow, holds a Master of Marine Affairs Degree with a concentration in coastal zone management from the School of Marine Affairs at the University of Washington, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies through the University of California at Santa Cruz. Sean joined the CINMS in 1997 to coordinate Sanctuary research cruises. In 1998 Sean was nominated as a Presidential Management Intern (now Fellow) and served as a policy program specialist working on policy issues related to offshore oil exploration and development, protected area management and research in the Santa Barbara Channel.
Over the course of his 10 + years with NOAA , his greatest accomplishments have been working with the local community, State of California and other NOAA offices to establish a network of marine protected areas within the Sanctuary, and spearheading policy to reduce the threat of ship strikes on endangered large whales. Currently, he is on detail with the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative as an operations manager overseeing the budget and day to day operations to establish MPAs along the California coastline.
Sean has had many unique field experiences, including backpacking on the Hawaiian Islands to study biogeography, travelling throughout California studying vegetation and resource management and serving as a naturalist for Ano Nuevo State Reserve. In 1991, he worked as a deck hand on a fishing vessel out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, catching and processing king crab in the Bering Sea. From 1993 to 1995, Sean served as the program coordinator for the California Coastal Commision's Adopt-A-Beach and Coastal Cleanup Day program. Sean is a native to Southern California and is an avid surfer, snowboarder, SCUBA and free diver and a sport fisherman. (Sean.Hastings_at_noaa.gov).
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Current PMFs - The following table includes information on current NOAA PMFs. These individuals are available for any questions you may have about the NOAA PMF Program. To contact someone listed in the table below by e-mail or phone, please visit the NOAA Locator at: https://nsd.rdc.noaa.gov/nsd/moreinfo and search by the person's first and last name. Please note that the following list does not include all PMFs currently working at NOAA.
| Name | NOAA Line Office | NOAA Program Office | PMF Fellowship Completed | PMF Class |
| Camielle Compton | NOAA Corporate Offices | Office of the Chief Financial Officer | NOAA | 2010 |
| Stacy Dennery | NOAA Corporate Offices | NOAA Office of Program Planning and Integration | NOAA | 2010 |
| Cassidy Fludd | NOAA's National Weather Service | Office of Climate, Water, and Weather Services | NOAA | 2010 |
| Derek Hanson | NOAA Satellite & Information Service | Office of International & Interagency Affairs | NOAA | 2010 |
| Pat O'Brien | NOAA Satellite & Information Service | Office of International & Interagency Affairs | NOAA | 2011 |
| Jackie Rolleri | NOAA’s National Ocean Service | Coastal Services Center | NOAA | 2011 |
PMF Alumni - The following table includes information on PMF Alumni that work at NOAA. These individuals are available for any questions you may have about the NOAA PMF Program. To contact someone listed in the table below by e-mail or phone, please visit the NOAA Locator at: https://nsd.rdc.noaa.gov/nsd/moreinfo and search by the person's first and last name. Please note that the following list does not include all former PMFs currently working at NOAA.
| Name | NOAA Line Office | NOAA Program Office | PMF Fellowship Completed | PMF Class |
| Joe Banas | NOAA Corporate Offices | Workforce Management Office | NOAA | 2003 |
| Janet Baran | NOAA Corporate Offices | Program Planning & Integration | NOAA | 2007 |
| Matthew Borgia | NOAA Corporate Offices | Office of Legislative Affairs | NOAA | 1998 |
| Casey Brennan | NOAA's National Weather Service | Office of Science and Technology | NOAA | 2004 |
| Mara Browne | NOAA's National Weather Service | International Activities Office | NOAA | 2001 |
| Melanie Caesar | NOAA Corporate Offices | Office of the Chief Administrative Officer | NOAA | 2004 |
| Christine Carpino | NOAA's Workforce Management Office | Director, Workforce Planning and Development Division | U.S. Community Services Administration | 1979 |
| Ellen Clark | NOAA's National Ocean Service | Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management | NOAA | 2000 |
| Nell Codner | NOAA's National Ocean Service | NOAA Coastal Services Center | NOAA | 2001 |
| Alyssa Denzer | NOAA Corporate Offices | Office of the Chief Financial Officer | NOAA | 2005 |
| Yvonne deReynier | NOAA Fisheries | Northwest Regional Office *Seattle, WA |
NOAA | 1995 |
| Michael Doucette | NOAA Corporate Offices | Workforce Management Office *Seattle, WA |
Office of Personnel Management & Department of Navy | 2002 |
| Sarah Fangman | NOAA's National Ocean Service | National Marine Sanctuaries, Southeast and Gulf of Mexico Region *Savannah, GA |
NOAA | 1996 |
| Brian Fredieu | NOAA's Fisheries | Acquaculture Program | NOAA | 2008 |
| Christine Gallagher | NOAA's National Ocean Service | National Geodetic Survey | NOAA | 2009 |
| Yana Gevorgyan | NOAA Satellite & Information Service | Office of International & Interagency Affairs | NOAA | 2006 |
| Bethany Hale | NOAA's National Weather Service | NOAA Central Region Coordinator *Kansas City, MO |
NOAA | 2005 |
| Sean Hastings | NOAA's National Ocean Service | Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary *Santa Barbara, CA |
NOAA | 1998 |
| Amy Holman | National Ocean Service | NOAA Alaskan Region Coordinator *Anchorage, AK |
NOAA | 1993 |
| David Holst | NOAA's National Ocean Service | Chief of Staff | NOAA | 1999 |
| Ruth Howell | NOAA Fisheries | Northwest Fisheries Science Center *Seattle, WA |
NOAA | 2007 |
| Jennifer Ise | NOAA Fisheries | Southwest Regional Office, Sustainable Fisheries Division *Long Beach, CA |
NOAA | 2001 |
| Kristen Koch | NOAA Research | Office of Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science | NOAA | 1999 |
| Keelin Kuipers | National Ocean Service | NOAA Coastal Services Center & Office of Ocean & Coastal Resource Management | National Science Foundation | 1995 |
| Mary Ann Kutny | NOAA Research | Communications Office | NOAA | 2003 |
| Arron Layns | NOAA Satellite & Information Service | Office of the Chief of Staff | NOAA | 2008 |
| Jen Lechuga | NOAA's Program, Planning, & Integration Office (PPI) | Strategic Planning | NOAA | 2001 |
| Tracy Levstik | NOAA Corporate Offices | Workforce Management Office *Boulder, CO |
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration | 2000 |
| Jennifer Lewis | NOAA's National Weather Service | International Activities Office | NOAA | 2002 |
| Jennifer Lukens | National Ocean Service | National Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Program | NOAA | 2000 |
| Lewis McCulloch | NOAA Satellite & Information Service | Technology, Planning, and Integration Office | NOAA | 2003 |
| Helen McMillan | NOAA Fisheries | Office of Habitat Conservation | NOAA | 2009 |
| Summer Morlock | NOAA Fisheries | NOAA Restoration Center | NOAA | 2005 |
| Melissa Patterson | NOAA's National Ocean Service | Coastal Services Center | NOAA | 2002 |
| Vicki Schwantes | NOAA Corporate Offices | Budget Office | NOAA | 2007 |
| Danielle Swallow | NOAA Satellite & Information Service | National Climate Data Center | U.S. Department of Transporation, NOAA | 1998 |
| Heidi Taylor | NOAA Fisheries | Southwest Regional Office Sustainable Fisheries Division *Long Beach, CA |
NOAA | 2005 |
| Paul Taylor | NOAA's National Ocean Service | Communications & Education Division | NOAA | 2003 |
| Kelly Turner | NOAA Satellite & Information Service | Office of the Assistant Administrator | NOAA | 2001 |
| Katy Vincent | NOAA Satellite & Information Service | National Climatic Data Center | NOAA | 2001 |
| Jenni Wallace | NOAA Fisheries | Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Highly Migratory Species Division | NOAA | 2002 |
| Erika Wilson | NOAA's National Ocean Service | National Geodetic Survey | NOAA | 2001 |
| Monica Youngman | NOAA's National Ocean Service | National Geodetic Survey | NOAA | 2009 |
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