Stephanie Robinson
Stephanie Robinson joins the Coastal Conservation League as a Conservation Project Manager, bringing a wealth of experience with NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management and a lifelong connection to the South Carolina Lowcountry. She has a strong background in outreach, communications, and partnership coordination, along with experience in coastal wetlands research and laboratory science, and is […]
Bob Crimian
Bob Crimian serves as South Coast Office Project Manager for the Coastal Conservation League, bringing more than a decade of experience in coastal policy, ocean conservation, and environmental compliance. Bob holds a B.S. in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University and an M.S. in Environmental Studies from College of Charleston, and focuses on advancing durable […]
Noelle Finlay
After growing up in Durham, North Carolina, Noelle graduated from Appalachian State University in 2024 with degrees in Sustainable Development and Political Science. She discovered her passion for non-profit work while interning with the Nantucket Land and Water Council where she served as their Policy and Land Use Intern focusing on coastal resiliency and wildlife […]
Dylan McGuire
Dylan made his move to Charleston in 2023 to pursue his master’s in both environmental and sustainable sciences and public administration. He initially joined the Coastal Conservation League as a graduate intern for the Energy program, where he completed a project that demystified energy bills, assisted in research on data center energy demand, and began […]
Robert Boyles
Robert H. Boyles, Jr., ensures that the Coastal Conservation League’s efforts are rooted in the best available science and policy to address the most pressing environmental threats. He provides strategic counsel on a range of critical issues, helping the organization intensify its environmental advocacy, expand community engagement, and optimize collaborative partnerships. Robert previously served as […]
Lori Cary-Kothera
Lori Cary-Kothera joined the Coastal Conservation League in 2025 as Chief Conservation Officer, bringing more than two decades of leadership in national climate and coastal policy through her tenure at the EPA, NOAA, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. She holds a B.S. in Biology/Environmental Science from Bowling Green State University and an […]
Torrey Sanders
Torrey brings grassroots experience, passion and a legal education to the Conservation League. She holds a bachelor’s degree in American Studies with a concentration in Critical Race Theory from the George Washington University and earned her JD from the Charleston School of Law. An Atlanta native, she spent nine years in DC, working in the […]
Taylor Allred
Taylor was born in Charleston and lived in Mount Pleasant up until moving to the Tidewater region of Virginia when he was 10. After moving, Taylor frequently visited family in the Lowcountry and continued to develop a deep connection to the natural environment while hunting, fishing, and going to the beaches of Isle of Palms […]
Becky Ryon
Becky grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida and was fortunate to be surrounded by natural beauty. Unfortunately, like South Carolina, the diverse wildlife and habitats were constantly threatened by unrestrained development. Her childhood in Florida, young adulthood in North Carolina, and previous environmental advocacy work in Richmond with the Virginia League of Conservation […]
Grant McClure
Grant McClure grew up in the Lowcountry and holds degrees from Wofford College and Clemson University. Residing in Beaufort, Grant enjoys fly fishing and exploring the waterways in his jon boat. As an avid outdoorsman, Grant takes pride in encouraging others to be responsible stewards of our natural resources. He considers it a privilege to […]