Abby Graefe
About Abby Graefe
Abby Graefe is a Manager of Partnerships for the Central Region at the Student Conservation Association, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in marine science and environmental management, with previous roles at various organizations including the National Science Foundation and the Alaska SeaLife Center.
Current Role at Student Conservation Association
Abby Graefe serves as the Manager of Partnerships for the Central Region at the Student Conservation Association. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's mission of engaging young people in conservation efforts. In this role, she focuses on building and maintaining partnerships that support conservation initiatives across the Central Region.
Previous Experience at Student Conservation Association
Prior to her current role, Abby Graefe worked at the Student Conservation Association as the Coordinator of Partnerships for the Central Region from 2013 to 2019. During this six-year tenure, she developed collaborative relationships and supported various conservation projects. She also served as a Project Manager from 2016 to 2018, overseeing specific initiatives in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area.
Education and Academic Background
Abby Graefe has a strong academic background in environmental sciences. She earned a Master of Science in Sustainable Environmental Resources Management from L-Università ta' Malta, studying from 2009 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Biology from the University of Miami, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she completed a study abroad program in Marine Science at James Cook University in 2007.
Professional Experience in Research and Policy
Abby Graefe has held various roles in research and policy. She worked as an Independent Contractor for the National Science Foundation's Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee in 2012. She also served as a NOAA Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellow in the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy from 2011 to 2012. Her early experience includes a research internship at the Alaska SeaLife Center in 2006.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to her roles in conservation and research, Abby Graefe has experience in educational settings. She worked as a Summer Camp Instructor at Brookfield Zoo from 2008 to 2009. Earlier in her career, she was a Laboratory Technician at the Lake Michigan Biological Station in 2005 and served as a Laboratory Manager and Research Assistant at the University of Miami from 2005 to 2008.