Downeast Institute Staff
Meet our scientists, technicians, educators, and others who provide expertise and support for marine research, experiential education, and fishing community engagement.
Researchers
Our researchers are active in basic and applied research important to Maine fisheries and marine ecology.
Dr. Brian Beal
Director of Research
Dr. Phil Yund
Senior Scientist
Dr. Tim Bowden
Senior Scientist
Tessa Houston
Research Assistant
Marine Research Hatchery
Our hatchery staff are experts in marine invertebrate husbandry and can produce species on a small or large scale.
Jeff Robinson
Facilities Manager
Jeff Balicki
Facility Assistant
Breanna Salter
Production & Research Hatchery Manager
Bennett Ellis
Research Hatchery Assistant
Madeline Wren
Assistant Production & Research Hatchery Manager
Education
Our PreK-12 grade education program is led by career educators who developed our “Let’s Find Out” method of student research.
Colleen Haskell
Director of Education
Administration and Support
Our professional staff ensure DEI has the capacity to continue our important work.
