Administration Contacts and Center Staff
Alex Manda, Director
Professor, Earth, Environment & Planning
Coastal hydrology, borehole geophysics, groundwater modeling, citizen science, water resources management, and geoscience education. In the recent past, Dr. Manda’s research has focused on saltwater intrusion, groundwater management of coastal aquifers, impacts of climate change and sea-level rise on coastal water resources, nutrient transport in groundwater, and public participation in scientific research.
mandaa@ecu.edu
Samantha Mosier, Associate Director
Associate Professor, Political Science
Dr. Mosier’s expertise lies in the area of governance, administration, and public policy development. Her research evaluates local sustainability initiatives, food and agricultural policies, and university-community engagement.
mosiers18@ecu.edu
Christine Bell
Center Administrative Coordinator
bellch@ecu.edu
Grace Gavigan
Community and CCEDS NRT Program Coordinator
gavigang19@ecu.edu
Tara van Niekerk, PhD
Community Outreach and Education Programs
vanniekerkt24@ecu.edu
Boris Dessimond, PhD
Environmental Sensing and Data Network
dessimondb24@ecu.edu
Research Associates
Char’Rese Finney
Community Agriculture Support Specialist – Coastal Agriculture
finneych24@ecu.edu
Michelle Ding
Community Agriculture Support Specialist – Community Gardens
dingm24@ecu.edu