Nicholas J. Ullo, Executive Director
nullo@bbrlt.org
Born and raised in the Poconos of Pennsylvania, Nick has been a lifelong outdoorsman. With Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area right next door, he witnessed first-hand the value of conservation land while the population of Monroe County doubled. This experience drove Nick to attend East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and earn his BS in Environmental Science. For seven years following graduation, Nick spent his summers as Island Steward on Damariscove Island and his winters as a Teaching Naturalist in Northern California. In 2008, he found year-round work with Boothbay Region Land Trust as Lands Manager. Nick was promoted to Executive Director in 2010. He enjoys camping, traveling and numerous outdoor activities.
Skye Wood, Development Director
vwood@bbrlt.org
Skye finally realized her childhood dream of moving out of the suburbs and into the woods when her father’s Navy career took the family to Maine in 1997. Her educational career began at the College of the Atlantic, but it wasn’t until transferring to the University of Southern Maine for a BA in Environmental Planning and Policy that she discovered her life path. Soon after graduation, she began work at Boothbay Region Land Trust as the Office Manager, and moved on to the Development Director role in 2014. Skye has a love of nature, wildlife and reading, and has cared for a variety of animals. In 2019, Skye was honored by her alma mater with the USM Department of Environmental Science and Policy Outstanding Alumna Award for her decade long work in the environmental field.
Christine Selman, Communications and Outreach Manager
cselman@bbrlt.org
Christine grew up on the west coast in Oregon, Colorado and California. As one of six children, she spent most of her free time exploring and playing outdoors with her siblings: camping, hiking, climbing trees, and generally relying on her imagination to make her own fun. She studied English and History at University of Rochester and received her MA in English from University of Oregon. Christine has always been driven by non-profit work, and organizations that create meaningful impacts in our world. Prior to joining BRLT in 2017, Christine worked in international education, non-profit advancement and communications, and as an English teacher at both the high school and college level. Christine lives in Boothbay where she enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors with her family, as well as curling up with a good book at home.
Tracey Hall, Environmental Educator
thall@bbrlt.org
Originally from Pennsylvania, Tracey was introduced to the Boothbay region in 2002 when she served for the first of seven summers as a seasonal caretaker on BRLT’s Damariscove Island Preserve. An avid naturalist since childhood, Tracey has always loved sharing nature with others. She holds a degree in Environmental Studies from East Stroudsburg University and is a certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Prior to arriving in Maine, Tracey taught environmental education at several outdoor schools and state parks in California and Pennsylvania. Following her many seasons on Damariscove, Tracey transitioned to the newly-created position of Environmental Educator in 2009, and has worked to develop diverse educational offerings and partnerships at BRLT. In her spare time, Tracey can be found hiking the trails of the region, paddling the various waterways, and skiing in the mountains.
Scott Peterson, Stewardship Manager
speterson@bbrlt.org
Scott grew up in New Hampshire and spent summers in Maine on his uncle’s dairy farm as well as on the coast of Casco Bay. Moving to midcoast Maine is a return to his roots after a varied career in leadership development, experiential education, and community economic development, which took him as far afield as Zimbabwe and Northern California. Prior to joining the mainland BRLT team, Scott served as Damariscove Island Caretaker for three summers with his wife, Aiko Pandorf. Scott enjoys being active as well as relaxing outdoors.
Cindy Casey, Administrative Assistant
ccasey@bbrlt.org
Cindy, a Southport Island native, graduated from Boothbay Region High school before obtaining a degree in Sociology and Nutrition from Keene State College. Upon returning to Boothbay Harbor, she began teaching at a local preschool while getting a Master’s degree in Education. Since then, Cindy has been teaching PreK through First grade in the Boothbay region, most recently at Edgecomb Eddy. Cindy joined the BRLT board in 2019. Serving one term on the board before stepping down to take the job as Administrative Assistant for BRLT in the Fall of 2023. Growing up on the Boothbay peninsula, Cindy has spent years on the BRLT hiking trails and supporting their mission. In her spare time Cindy enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her husband and Labradoodle, Millie.
