About Us

The Massachusetts Envirothon is aligned to the NCF-Envirothon! In Massachusetts, a multisector network of environmental scientists, policymakers, educators, natural resource managers, climate advocates and other is united by a common goal: preparing the next generation of environmentally literate professionals and active citizens who value stewardship, sustainability, and community.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental and Energy Affairs (EEA) now convenes the Massachusetts Envirothon Steering Committee.

Massachusetts Envirothon Steering Committee

The Massachusetts Envirothon Steering Committee leads the hands-on work of organizing and running the Envirothon program across the Commonwealth. It plans, implements, and manages the annual competition, with members serving on subcommittees focused on specific tasks and goals. This work is supported by the Massachusetts Envirothon Coordinator, ClimateThrive Community Strategies.

2025-2026 Massachusetts Envirothon Steering Committee Members include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Crystal Johnson, EEA: Chair, Massachusetts Envirothon Steering Committee 
  • Justin Gonsor, DCR: Vice Chair, Massachusetts Envirothon Steering Committee
  • Kathryn Parent, DCR: Water EcoStation Coordinator
  • Felicia Hubacz, DCR: Forestry EcoStation Coordinator
  • Maggie Payne, USDA: Soils EcoStation Coordinator
  • Emily Storarksi, DFG: Wildlife EcoStation Coordinator
  • Dr. George Zoto, DEP
  • Deneen Simpson, DEP
  • Julie Martin, DCR
  • Amie Humphrey Facendola, Verdantas Flow Labs
  • Madeline Sullivan-Hale, DEP
  • Debbie Marshall-Hewitt, DEP
  • Kate Harson, MEPA
  • Monika Roy, DCR
  • Syenna Mashmasarmi, EEA
  • Caroline Lemoine, EEA
  • Glynis Bugg, DEP
  • Moonesha Dasgupta, EEA
  • Bill Dunham, Belmont Enterprises
  • Zoraia De Jesus Barros, USDA
  • Jeffrey Rubel, Envirothon alumnus
  • Will Snyder, ECNext
  • Amie Humphrey Facendola, Verdantas Flow Labs
  • Dorothy McGlincy, MA Association of Conservation Commissions
  • Wendy Rundle, Licensed Site Professionals Association
  • Dan Giza, Verdantas Flow Labs
  • Christina McKeown, DCR
  • George Buckley, Harvard University
  • Ryan Kingston, DCR
  • Richard LeBlanc, MDAR