b"A Word from PBCBs New Executive DirectorAs the newfirsthand to be fully appreciated.albeit in a more contemporary fashion. ExecutiveAs I gaze out over the Bay on a peacefulFrom our youth, adult, and adaptive Director ofwinter morning, I can't help but reflectsailing programs to our marine science PBCB, Iveon what life was like here for the earlyand environmental education to our discoveredEnglish settlers back in the 1600s. Withcommunity outreach programs, PBCB that workingnames like Nickerson, Eldredge, andoffers recreational and educational here comesRyder, they left the safety of establishedopportunities on Pleasant Bay to with certaincolonies in search of a better placepeople of all ages, physical and benefits.to live. Like the Monomoyicks, thecognitive abilities, and socioeconomic Chief amongindigenous inhabitants who werebackgrounds. them ishere well before them, they lived and being able toworked off of the land and enjoyed anSo we invite you to come for the team up with a hardworking, dedicatedabundance of fish and fowl from withinlearning and sailing experiencesand staff and Board of Directors to run athe local embayments. Im sure theystay for the view!well-established organization that ismust have also appreciated the beauty recognized as a valued communityand serenity of the bucolic environmentBest Regards,asset. But another benefit we enjoy heresurrounding them.on campus is the incredible view from our bluff overlooking Pleasant Bay. FromMuch as our predecessors were surely dawn until dusk, as each day progresses,able to appreciate the natural and the combination of sun, wind, and tidespiritual bounty of Pleasant Bay, PBCBMike Trovatobring an ever-changing palette to thisstrives to share an appreciation of theseExecutive Directorscenic vista that needs to be witnessedsame waters with the local community,Trovatom@pbcb.ccPlease Welcome Ali Hogue, PBCBs New Science DirectorOriginally from North Attleboro, Alis education and diverse background make her an excellent fit as PBCBs new Science Director. Ali studied biology and Spanish at Colgate University. She spent an unforgettable semester abroad in South Africas national parks where her team studied everything from aquatic snails to butterflies. And most recently, Ali has been living in Jamaica Plain,working in a malaria research lab at Boston Childrens Hospital. Alis experiences also include researching invasive earthworms, working as a lifeguard, and sailing with Colgates club team. She also worked at Seacamp in the Florida Keys teaching sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, and marine science (using a fleet of floating classrooms). In her three years at Cape Cod Sea Camps, she wasthe Department Head of Bay Sail for the day camps. Her portfolio of skills also includes being a USCG Launch Tender, a US Sailing Instructor, and a PADI Divemaster. Ali has dabbled in just about everything elsebaking, boat maintenance, philanthropic work, and guiding scuba divers in Australia. She loves working with people of all ages and all walks of life.Ali especially likes being on the water and is thrilled to get back to working outdoors and being on the Cape. She cant wait to get the PBCB community as excited about science as she is! Ali can be reached at hoguea@pbcb.ccMeet Adam Alto, PBCB Sailing InstructorAdam Alto, 18 years old, has been sailing for as long as he can remember. He first started sailing at Orleans Yacht Club in Town Cove.Now more than a hobby, this will be Adams third year as a PBCB sailing instructor.He especially enjoysteaching sailing while cruising around in (mainly) Flying Scots and Sunfish. Adam will be entering his freshman year at Dartmouth this fall.When hes not sailing, he likes toplay football and ice hockey, bike, hike, play guitar, and wrestle with his two dogs. Hes excited for this upcoming summer and says he cant wait to see what this season has to offer at PBCB!"