
Meet the Employees of MCFA
Every vessel needs a crew.
Working for Maine's fishing future.
Meet The Crew
Kalyn
Bickerman-Martens
Program Assistant
Kalyn's focus is ensuring MCFA runs effectively day-to-day inside the office and out in the community. She's also the head of sales and marketing. Kalyn lives in Brunswick with her family and has a M.A. in Conservation Biology and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Ecology and Environment Sciences.
Mary Hudson
Director of Fisheries Programs
Maine Coast Community Sector Manager
Mary works with members of the Maine Coast Community Sector on issues related to their groundfish fishing businesses. Mary is also lead on MCFA's camera monitoring projects in groundfish and scallops fisheries, and runs MCFA's Fishermen Feeding Mainers program.
Susan Olcott
Director of Operations
Susan helps MCFA to promote sustainable fisheries in Maine by building on existing partnerships and expanding the reach and capacity of the organization to positively impact coastal communities and the fishing heritage that makes them unique. With a background in marine science as well as experience as a freelance writer, she helps bring together the many aspects of MCFA's work to further its mission.
Monique Coombs
Director of Community Programs
Monique oversees MCFA's marine programs and fishing community engagement. Currently, she is working closely with commercial fishermen to develop ways to protect, persevere, and revitalize Maine's working waterfronts.
Ben Martens
Executive Director
Ben works with Maine's community-based fishermen to develop projects, policies, and ideas to strengthen Maine's fisheries for today, tomorrow, and forever.