Our Team
United With Our Board In One Mission: Conservation
Our Team
United With Our Board In One Mission: Conservation

Emma Hahn
Program Coordinator
Emma joined the NYMRC team in May of 2024. She completed her undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies Public Policy and Law from Binghamton University in 2023, and went on to receive an MPS degree in Marine Conservation from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School. Emma has previously worked with the NYMRC as an Education Intern in the summer of 2022, and also has worked with Miami Waterkeeper as an Education and Outreach Assistant during her time as a Master’s student. Emma was born and raised on Long Island and is thrilled to be back with the NYMRC team as a staff member!
Our Team

Maxine Montello
Executive Director

Andrea Jelaska
Biologist II

Emma Hahn
Program Coordinator

Richard J. Hanusch, DVM
Volunteer Veterinarian

Kristina Hansen
Rescue Program Supervisor

Riley Smith
Biologist I

Sophia Koshansky
Program Assistant

Dr. Wendy McFarlane
Visiting Researcher

Jill Pryor
Senior Biologist

Courtney Weiss
Office Manager

Robert Pisciotta, DVM
Volunteer Veterinarian

Dr. Andrew Wier
Visiting Researcher
Our Team

Maxine Montello
Executive Director

Kristina Hansen
Rescue Program Supervisor

Jill Pryor
Senior Biologist

Andrea Jelaska
Biologist II

Riley Smith
Biologist I

Courtney Weiss
Office Manager

Emma Hahn
Education Program Assistant

Dr. Wendy McFarlane
Visiting Researcher

Robert Pisciotta, DVM
Volunteer Veterinarian

Richard J. Hanusch, DVM
Volunteer Veterinarian