The Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) is guided by a board of directors comprised equally of offshore wind energy developers and commercial fishing industry leaders, representing the organizations that founded ROSA.
Peter Hughes
Ruth Perry, PhD
Katie Almeida
Scott Lundin
Doug Copeland
Ellen Crivella
Annie Hawkins
Rachel Pachter
Mary Beth Tooley
Co-chair
Peter Hughes
Director of Sustainability
Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc.
Located in Cape May, New Jersey, Peter is the director of sustainability for Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc. After commercial fishing for squid and mackerel on the East Coast, Peter started working for Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc. in 1990. Peter is currently a voting member of the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council and the liaison to the New England Fisheries Management Council, helping them facilitate policy and the responsible stewardship of our nation’s oceans. Peter is also a founder and chairman of the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance; a board member of the Science Center for Marine Fisheries, a National Science Foundation-recognized science center; and a board member of the Fisheries Survival Fund. “Maintaining the sustainability of our living marine resources through the use of the best available science is an essential goal and one I will continue to strive to achieve.” Peter and his wife Gwen are raising two children in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, where they have lived for more than 30 years.
Co-Chair
Ruth Perry, PhD
Head of Regulatory Affairs, Offshore Power Americas
Shell Renewable Energy Solutions
Ruth has nearly 15 years of research experience in environmental permitting advising and regulatory analysis, and in developing ocean policy, and joined Shell Exploration and Production Company as a marine scientist and regulatory specialist in 2014. Through her work, she integrates marine science and ocean technology into regulatory policy advocacy and decision-making in the areas of marine ecosystem and environments, marine spatial planning for offshore energy projects in the Americas. Ruth is also responsible for developing public-private science collaborations for expanding knowledge of the offshore environment, such as real-time monitoring of marine life with deep-sea, remotely-operated vehicles; integrated tracking of marine species on artificial structures; and using autonomous technologies. Ruth has a number of publications on these collaborations. She also serves as a member of national steering and policy committees and boards, notably the National Academy of Sciences and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Science Advisory Board. She earned a Doctorate in Oceanography from Texas A&M University in 2013 and worked for NOAA before joining Shell.
Secretary
Katie Almeida
Senior Representative, Government Relations and Sustainability
The Town Dock
Katie is the Senior Representative, Government Relations & Sustainability for the Town Dock located in Point Judith, Rhode Island. The Town Dock is the largest supplier of calamari in the US and owns several vessels that fish for longfin squid, illex squid, whiting, butterfish, fluke, scup, black sea bass, herring, and a mix of groundfish. Katie is responsible for following all state and federal regulations that pertain to the species on which the Town Dock relies. She also sits on several New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Advisory panels as well as fishery working groups for wind industry issues and the Rhode Island Industry Advisory Committee. Katie is also a board member of the Responsible Offshore Developers Alliance.
Treasurer
Scott Lundin
Head of US Permitting and Environmental Affairs
Equinor Wind US
Scott Lundin has been involved with the US offshore wind industry since 2007 and is head of permitting–New England for Equinor. He specializes in siting, permitting, and environmental assessment for offshore wind facilities and transmission systems. Scott began his career as a geological oceanographer and spent approximately two years at sea, conducting marine geophysics and seafloor mapping. In 2008, Scott began working for an environmental consulting firm and gained experience with environmental assessments and permitting for complex offshore infrastructure projects including offshore wind and submarine transmission systems. He is a native of southern New England and earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Northeastern University, a Master’s Degree in Geological Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island, and an Master’s in Business Administration from Bryant University. Scott lives in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with his wife and two kids. When he’s not working on offshore wind, Scott likes to cook, sail, and spend time with his family.
Director
Doug Copeland
Development Manager
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind
Doug has worked in the renewable energy industry for more than 16 years, leading development efforts in onshore wind, solar, energy storage, and offshore wind. He is the development manager for Atlantic Shores, with a focus on the pre-financial decision phase. His work includes managing land acquisition (including for substation and Right-of-Ways), interconnection strategy, fishing outreach, external affairs, and government affairs. Prior to his career in the renewable energy industry, Doug ran a nationally-recognized economic development program. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and a master’s degree from Boston College.
Director
Ellen Crivella
Head of Permitting, Environment, and Marine Affairs
Ørsted Offshore North America
Ellen has been working in renewable energy project siting, development, and financing since 2003. In 2021 she joined Ørsted Offshore North America as the head of the Permitting, Strategic Permitting, and Marine Affairs Departments. Ellen began her career as a scientist and, prior to joining Ørsted Offshore, she served as the senior vice president for project development and engineering at DNV. She has been engaged in the development and financing of more than 20 GW of renewable energy projects and has been supporting the global offshore wind industry since 2014. In 2020 she was a contributing author to the United Nations Global Compact special initiative for Ocean Stewardship 2030. She holds a BS with honors and distinction in wetland science from The Ohio State University, a MS in Soil Science from The Ohio State University, and a MS in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School. Ellen serves on the Special Initiative for Offshore Wind Steering Committee and the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Board of Directors, is a mentor for the Climate Reality Project, and volunteers with several community-impact organizations in Portland, Oregon.
Director
Annie Hawkins
Executive Director
Responsible Offshore Development Alliance
Annie is the director of the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), a national coalition of fishery-dependent companies and associations dedicated to improving the compatibility of new development with their businesses. Prior to co-founding RODA, she provided government relations support to a variety of fishing industry and ocean technology clients with a Washington, DC, law firm. She previously held positions in fisheries management and marine regulation including at the New England Fishery Management Council and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Large Marine Ecosystems program. Throughout her career she has specialized in working with public and private sector partners to develop practical, science-based solutions to business, policy, and environmental challenges. Annie holds Juris Doctor and Master of Marine Affairs degrees from the University of Washington and a BA in Conservation Biology and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin.
Director
Rachel Pachter
Chief Development Officer
Vineyard Wind
Rachel is Vineyard Wind’s chief development officer. Rachel has 18 years of experience in offshore wind development, specifically in permitting and regulatory compliance; environmental and site investigation; federal, state, and local regulations; stakeholder engagement; and public relations. Rachel led and finalized the approval for the first fully permitted offshore wind farm in US federal waters. Rachel oversees all of Vineyard Wind’s development, permitting, and environmental activities, as well as workforce development, community engagement, and cross-industry initiatives on environmental and fisheries matters. Rachel has a degree in geology from the University of Alaska.
Director
Mary Beth Tooley
East Coast Government Affairs Manager
O’Hara Corporation
Mary Beth Tooley serves as the East Coast government affairs manager for the O’Hara Corporation of Rockland, Maine, a family-held company with diverse commercial fisheries interests from the North Atlantic to the Bering Sea. Mary Beth served three terms (2008-2017) as an at-large member of the New England Fishery Management Council. She is the former executive director of the East Coast Pelagic Association and a founding principal in the Marine Resources Education Project, a federally-funded fisheries education and outreach effort organized in partnership with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. She serves as an Atlantic Herring Advisory Panel member to the New England Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Mary Beth serves on several boards that support commercial fishing activities, including the Maine Fishermen’s Forum and the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance. Mary Beth resides in Lincolnville, Maine.