Advancing Sustainabilty Through Science, Education and Action

Bridgid O’Connell, from Springfield, Massachusetts, is a recent graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where she majored in Marine Science, Safety, and Environmental Protection with a minor in Marine Biology. As Seaside Sustainability’s Marine Science and Technology Fellow, she leads the Marine Science and Education team, the Blue Technology team, and the Grants/Sponsorships team. In this role, she coordinates coastal cleanups, Clean Coast Coalition events, in-person internships, and volunteer programs. With a strong background in coastal and offshore fieldwork gained through both her academics and her work at Seaside, Bridgid is passionate about contributing directly to research and conservation efforts. She is currently advancing her expertise through the Massachusetts Wastewater Operator Training Program and aims to earn her Grade I Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Licenses in the near future.