Katie Zimmerman: Coastal Conservation League

July 19, 2016 – Katie Zimmerman of the Coastal Conservation League spoke to our club this week giving an update on key issues of local importance.

Katie joined the League in 2009 as a Project Manager after working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Coastal Services Center on performance metrics, strategic planning, and legislative tracking. She became Director of the Air, Water, & Public Health Program in 2013. Prior to her job at NOAA, Katie led several research and outreach projects on environmental justice, community empowerment, green building, and water quality. She earned her M.S. in Environmental Studies and her B.A. in English Literature with minors in Political Science and Environmental Studies, all from the College of Charleston. She currently serves on the advisory board of the Palmetto Cycling Coalition and the educational advisory board to the Lowcountry Graduate Center in Healthcare Management and Community Wellness.  Continue reading “Katie Zimmerman: Coastal Conservation League”