IAN welcomes Madeline Kelsey

Madeline Kelsey is newest IAN internSince Madeline joined IAN in June, she has supported several key projects, including the Chesapeake Bay Forecast, the Climate Change Resilience Index (Chesapeake Bay Report Card 2013), and the Long Island Sound Ecosystem Health Report Card. Along with these projects, Madeline has experienced a variety of meetings, field trips, and outings around the Chesapeake Bay, such as theĀ Maryland Water Monitoring Council Meeting at MD Department of Natural Resources and a boat trip on the R/V Rachel Carson (Chesapeake Bay and CBL Field Trip). From this intern opportunity Madeline hopes to gain more experience in the field of science communication and explore new methods of communicating environmental issues with large audiences. Madeline is currently in the process of getting a dual degree in environmental studies and communication from Salisbury University. One of her favorite extracurricular activities is campaigning for healthier, more sustainable food options in the on- campus dining halls. When she is not in school she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running, hiking, reading and binging Netflix.