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Committees

Advisory Committee

The advisory committee supports the day-to-day operations of FisheryProgress, including guiding the outreach strategy for the site, managing the appeals process, maintaining the standard for the website, and responding to emerging opportunities and challenges. The advisory committee includes conservation and business representatives with expertise in developing and evaluating fishery improvement projects. Current members include:

Adriana Sanchez, Founder, Seafood Ninja

Amber Madley, Head of Social Responsibility, New England Seafood

Cecilia Blasco, Executive Director, SmartFish Rescate de Valor

Dave Martin, Deputy Division Director, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

Elena Finkbeiner, Coastal Community Fisheries Director, Conservation International

Jesse Marsh, Principal, Scaling Blue

Katherine Bostick, Principal, Bostick Strategies

Mark Eastham, Sustainable Products Lead, Ahold Delhaize

Stephanie Bradley, Director of Fisheries in Transition, World Wildlife Fund - US

Technical Committee

The technical committee provides input on FIP reviews where necessary, spot checks FIP data to ensure consistency, and reviews appeals and makes recommendations for the advisory committee’s consideration. The technical committee includes representatives with expertise in developing and evaluating fishery improvement projects. Current members include:

Patricia Bianchi, Seaweed Account Manager, Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council

Jesse Marsh, Principal, Scaling Blue

Gabriela Mc Lean, Deputy Executive Director, CeDePesca

Amanda Stern-Pirlot, Chief Standards Officer, Marine Stewardship Council

Andy Bystrom, Founder, Lateral Line Environmental, LLC

Emilie Carroll, Manager, Food & Agriculture, Elevate Global

Gabrielle Lout, Social Responsibility Program Manager, Ocean Outcomes