Ellen Mecray Email & Phone Number

Norton, Massachusetts, United States

Responsible for the collection and adjudication of requirements for NOAA’s climate information in the Eastern Region. Lead the agency’s engagement with state and local customers in the 16 states from Maine to South Carolina. Prioritize and track climate information needs across key sectors for the region including health, transportation, coastal zone management, marine fisheries, energy, and natural resources management. Serve as the NOAA point of contact for climate-related inquiries from other federal partners, the media, private industry, state agencies, and academic partners. Represent NOAA on regional, national and international groups working to coordinate the translation and delivery of climate information to key decision-makers at regional scales.

Silver Spring, Md

Lead Strategic Policy and Planning responsible for championing the ocean and coastal research portfolio and capabilities for 4 laboratories and 2 programs ($500M) in the NOAA planning and budgeting process. Represent the portfolio in agency-level cross-line office strategic planning efforts including new initiatives, written budget narratives, and oral briefings to leadership.

Woods Hole, Ma

Laboratory Manager responsible for training and supervising 4 full-time staff and a budget of $100k for laboratory supplies, equipment, chemical safety and maintenance. Wrote and negotiated contracts and oversaw the design, construction, and equipment for a new laboratory facility after leveraging program and partner funds for support ($300k). Oceanographer responsible for planning and executing oceanographic research cruises to collect, process, analyze, interpret and publish peer-reviewed scientific papers on sediment contamination in the New York Bight, Boston Harbor, the Gulf of Maine, and Long Island Sound.

Easthampton, Ma

Chemistry teacher for grades 10-12, and Environmental Science teacher for grades 7-8. Dorm parent for 30 girls. Coach for junior varsity field hockey and lacrosse. Coach for varsity alpine skiing. Coach/leader for the girls a cappella singing group.

M.S., Geological Oceanography

Activities and Societies: Chowder and Marching, Friends of Oceanography

A.B., Geology And Education

Activities and Societies: Swinging Gates a cappella singing group, varsity ski team, sailing team, Pi Beta Phi

High School

Activities and Societies: Greensleeves a cappella singing group, varsity ski team, lacrosse, field hockey, Cabaret musical