Maura Duffy
About Maura Duffy
Maura Duffy is a Conservation Project Manager at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, where she oversees habitat restoration projects and manages community engagement initiatives. She has a background in Environmental Science and has held various roles in conservation and research since 2010.
Current Role at National Aquarium
Maura Duffy serves as the Conservation Project Manager at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees various conservation initiatives, including the Atlantic White Cedar tree restoration project, which focuses on habitat restoration. Duffy is responsible for managing the City Nature Challenge: Baltimore, a citizen science initiative that encourages community participation in documenting local biodiversity. She also leads BioBlitz events, which involve intensive biological surveys to record all living species in designated areas.
Education and Academic Background
Maura Duffy studied at Howard Community College, where she completed a year of General Studies from 2010 to 2011. She then attended the University of Maryland College Park, earning a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy with a focus on Marine & Coastal Management from 2011 to 2013. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her conservation work.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Maura Duffy gained diverse experience in various positions related to conservation and research. She worked at the Howard County Library System as a Shelver from 2010 to 2012. Duffy interned at the South River Federation from 2013 to 2014, where she developed her skills in environmental conservation. Additionally, she worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as an Undergraduate Researcher for four months in 2012. Duffy also held multiple roles at the National Aquarium, including Conservation Technician and Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member, from 2014 to 2018.
Conservation Project Management Responsibilities
In her role as Conservation Project Manager, Maura Duffy is responsible for overseeing budgets and deliverables for various field conservation projects at the National Aquarium. She tracks financial and project goals to ensure that initiatives are executed effectively. Duffy also plays a crucial role in fundraising efforts to support these conservation projects, demonstrating her commitment to environmental stewardship.