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Home | Staff | Board | Volunteers | Opportunities People Suzanne Dorsey, PhD dorsey@bhic.org Dr. Suzanne E. Dorsey, earned her doctorate in coastal oceanography and has been working in research and education for over 15 years. Communicating the importance of our coastal ecosystems, particularly Barrier Islands, is a primary focus for Dr. Dorsey. She feels that the first step to promoting conservation and preservation of these critical coastal habitats is forging a connection between the people who live and visit our beaches and the senstive habats found here. The Smith Island Complex encompasses so many examples of rare and sensitive habitats and the mission of the Bald Head Island Conservancy provides a perfect opportunity to not only educate people but to promote effective stewardship of these environments. She enjoys working with people and sharing her passion for nature. Her spare time is devoted to her husband and two children. Amanda Timbers timbers@bhic.org Amanda was raised in Ohio but quickly made North Carolina her home after graduating from UNCW in 2000. Her love for the water and warm weather brought her to Southport and her love for nature brought her to the Conservancy. Her free time is devoted to her husband and spent either running, cooking, swimming or fishing. Kathryn Page page@bhic.org Kathryn Page was born in Ohio, raised overseas, but calls North Carolina home having lived with her family in Winston-Salem for over 30 years. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry and Physics from Marietta College. Being on an island and living close to nature and special friends has always been her dream. The years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit work brought her here. The Conservancy’s future potential to serve the Smith Island Complex and other barrier islands keeps her here. Susan Coryell susan@bhic.org A resident of Bald Head Island since 1977, Susan came to the Conservancy to manage the Conservancy's gift/book/toy/apparel shop - Turtle Central - in October 1998. Her vast experience in retail management goes back 17 years, to Southport, NC and Princeton, NJ, where she and her husband Norm owned successful businesses. Susan attended Rider University. She and Norm have three grown children, and at last count four grandchildren, all of whom love to visit Bald Head. Susan is without a doubt one of the best cooks on the island, and surely ranks in the top ten of all the world. Maureen Dewire maureen@bhic.org Maureen joined the BHIC staff in August of 2003. After graduating from UNCW in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology, Maureen spent the next two years teaching marine environmental education programs out of Carolina Beach, NC before moving on to South Florida to get some experience with sea turtles. She is thrilled to be a part of the Bald Head Island Conservancy as the Director of Education/Senior Naturalist where she gets to spend each day sharing her passion and knowledge with island residents and visitors. When she gets a bit of free time, you will probably find her enjoying some of her other passions: kayaking, acting and photography. Kathy Stanton kathy@bhic.org Kathy has been with the Conservancy for a little over two years, since May 2004. Her love of nature, history and education makes it a perfect fit with the Conservancy’s mission. She made North Carolina her home about five years ago and left behind forever the bitter cold winters of upstate New York. Aimee Adams aimee@bhic.org Aimee Adams joins the Conservancy team at Turtle Central and brings with her contagious enthusiasm. She has ten years in the retail business and enjoys seeing the patrons happy. Whether shopping for yourself, or searching for that special present for a child, grandchild or adult, Aimee will be happy to assist you. Visit Turtle Central today and meet the new employee. You’ll leave with great purchases and a smile. Susan Miller Susan is no stranger to Bald Head Island. After serving as Head Dispatcher for Bald Head Transportation for seventeen years and a brief retirement, she joined the Conservancy staff at Turtle Central. “I’m not a fish out of water, just in a different pond,” shares Susan. “I love all the property owners, and I love what the Conservancy does with the turtle protection program.” Since she was thirteen years old, she dreamed of making Southport her home and has lived in the area for twenty-seven years. Attending church, spending time with her grandson, and listening to a variety of music fills Susan’s spare time with enjoyment. Mike Thomasen Mike was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up on Long Island, NY. He has a lovely wife, three beautiful children, and was recently blessed with a handsome grandson. Mike first came to BHI in August 2003 joining the Transportation Dept. as a ferry mate. Prior to 2003, he worked for 30 years in Marine Transportation for an oil company in the north east. Mike looks forward to participating in the growth of the BHI Conservancy and getting involved with the preservation of the island. Devon Lang devon@bhic.org |
