Our Team
Michael Lombardi
President
As President of Green Oceans, Michael brings his deep experience as a diving scientist and technologist to the organization’s mission. Having spent much of his adult life underwater, he has a profound commitment to protecting the marine ecosystem. He discovered a new species of fish that bears his name, Derilissus lombardii. His work spanning marine biotechnology, fisheries, complex marine construction, and respiratory medicine gives him a uniquely broad perspective to help advance Green Oceans’ goals. Michael is active in the field as the co-Chair of the Marine Technology Society’s Diving Technical Committee, and his research has been funded by the National Geographic Society. In this role, Michael is focused on advancing Green Oceans' Federal offshore wind litigation, strengthening science communication and member engagement, and building the organization's long-term impact to ensure conservation stays central as ocean industrialization expands.
Meg Young
Secretary
Meg Young brings to Green Oceans an incredible mix of abilities from her leadership experience in healthcare and technology. She’s spent her career designing and managing complex programs, honing the kind of systems thinking that’s invaluable as Green Oceans takes on the enormous regulatory and policy challenges of offshore wind. She has led major projects for the National Cancer Institute, and the UC Health systems, and has been recognized nationally for innovation, ethics, and leadership. Meg’s strategic insight and her ability to turn big ideas into action will make her an incredible asset in our continued fight to protect our ocean.
Priscilla Wong
Treasurer
Priscilla has been involved in mission-driven organizations for decades and now serves on the board of Green Oceans as secretary. She spent more than 30 years improving the health and education of women and children, both here in the U.S. and in developing nations. As a consultant and community leader, Priscilla knows how to build strong, effective teams and bring people together around a shared mission. Through her work, Priscilla has learned how to unite supporters from government, education, and philanthropy to make real change happen. She brings that same energy and talent for relationship-building to our fight to protect the ocean. She helps us grow our network, strengthen our message, and stay mission-focused.
Barbara Chapman
Trustee
Barbara Brink Chapman is a retired land use lawyer and educator, who has served as counsel to the New York City Planning Commission. A graduate of Princeton and University of Virginia Law School, she and her family have lived on Aquidneck Island for over 30 years, close to wetland habitats. When not resident in Newport she resides in Palm Beach, Florida, and Antigua. She is an active native plant gardener in all three locations and serves on the Board of the Elkhorn Marine Conservancy protecting marine life on the eastern coast of Antigua. In addition she is involved in studying and mitigating beach erosion in and around Exchange Bay, Antigua. As a trained lawyer, Barbara has spearheaded our legal effort.
Learn more about our Federal Lawsuit.
Charlotte DuHamel
Trustee
As a devoted Montessori teacher, Charlotte nurtures young minds and cares about the world her students will inherit. In the classroom, she fosters an environment that encourages exploration, independence, and a genuine love of learning. Outside the classroom, she embraces the awe that nature brings to her life and brings her teaching skills to advance the mission of Green Oceans. Charlotte's commitment to education and her unwavering adoration for the ocean create a harmonious blend that fuels her journey to combat climate change while protecting the ocean against industrialization.
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Katie Hamilton Gewirz
Trustee
For much of her life, Katie has been motivated by her love of the outdoors, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. She is a beekeeper, marathon runner (100+ completed), recreational sailor, plein air artist, angler, avid gardener, and professional floral designer. She brings with her tireless energy and a lifelong appreciation of the natural world enhanced by her courses at the National Outdoor Leadership School. She married into a family whose contribution to the Aquidneck Island community started in the 1950’s. Katie currently serves as a Co-Chair of the Protecting Paradise Campaign of the local bird sanctuary; is a member of the governance and nominating committees for the local land trust; and serves on the garden & landscape, as well as campaign committee, for the Preservation Society.
Read about how offshore wind will affect our cultural heritage here.
Elizabeth (Lisa) Quattrocki Knight, M.D., Ph.D.
Co-founder and Trustee
As the co-founder, former president, and trustee of Green Oceans, Dr. Elizabeth (Lisa) Quattrocki Knight brings scientific expertise and dedication to the organization. Dr. Quattrocki Knight’s background in neuroscience and psychiatry enables her to recognize the crucial role that a healthy environment plays in promoting mental health and overall societal well-being. She employs her scientific expertise to develop evidence-based strategies to address the current tension between climate advocacy and marine conservation. Through her leadership and background, Green Oceans has raised awareness about the urgent need to protect the ocean and all of the life it sustains against industrialization.
Read articles by Lisa Quattrocki Knight on the Green Oceans blog.