Welcome Back to the COA Crew!

Kari (Jermansen) Martin returns to COA as the Education Coordinator. Some of you may recall that Kari originally joined the COA staff in 2000 as a college intern. In 2001 she joined the staff full time focusing on outreach and education.  Her exceptional talents enabled her to grow the position ultimately becoming Policy Outreach and Communications Director. Having met her future husband while staffing a COA table, Kari left her position in 2009 to raise a family.  Later she joined COA’s Board of Trustees from 2015-2019.  In rejoining the staff she has resigned that post.

At COA, Kari will develop and manage several COA education programs, and will also assist with administration.

Kari received her Master of Science degree from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, with a concentration in Environmental Policy & Democratic Processes.  Her Master’s thesis developed from her experience as a summer intern for COA.  She received her undergraduate degree from Alfred University, with a double major in Environmental Studies and Political Science. 

Kari spends her summers enjoying Midway Beach and the surrounding coastal areas in Ocean County, NJ.  She is a diligent advocate for the environment, especially the ocean, and is committed to educating people of all ages about their role and responsibility in improving and protecting our environment. Welcome back, Kari!