The Coastal Institute Team
The CI comprises a small team who focus on technical, administrative, and operational implementation. The core team maintains a presence on both the Kingston and Narragansett Bay campuses.
Marine Research Specialist
Room 129, Coastal Institute Bay Campus
401.874.6513
jwitterschein@uri.edu
Associate Directors
The Associate Directors represent the primary colleges engaging in coastal and marine research at URI. They are selected from among the Senior Fellows to serve in renewable three-year increments. The Associate Directors serve as liaisons to their respective colleges, provide subject area expertise to CI project and programs, and support the CI core team in strategic decision making, coordination, and advocacy.
Department of Communication Studies and Department of Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
401.874.5144
diamond@uri.edu
Professor in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Chair, Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Associate Director, URI Coastal Institute
URI Dept. of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
401.874.4586
euchida@uri.edu