Where Artists & Scientists are ONE

Director, CT Program Director

JoAnn is a muralist and social impact artist. She develops art programs that engage people of all ages and abilities to make a positive impact.  Informed by Dewey's "Art as Experience", focusing on environment, peace, and democracy, she has worked hands-on with over 75,000 people to create public art projects in communities across the US and abroad.  JoAnn is the creator of Lots of Fish and the Runoff Art programs. 

Virtual Fish Coordinator

Dana Myers is a research scientist and environmental advocate. She has done work in California to help better understand how floodplains can help threatened and endangered migratory fish species. She is working with LOF to develop our user friendly GIS map integration and other components of Runoff Art program from the west coast in California!

Science & Art Educator

Kattie is a certified National Geographic Educator with the distinction of being both a Science and Art teacher. She is part of a powerful movement to make the world a better place by empowering students to be informed decision-makers equipped to solve meaningful challenges in their local communities and beyond through real-world citizen science and project based S.T.E.A.M. learning projects. 

Environmental Ethics Educator

Jen is a philosophy professor teaching  Environmental Ethics. She is working with Lots of Fish to adapt her college coursework and discussions to educating youth groups. She is a contributor to our Stormwater Run-off Art lesson plans for K-12 students and community groups.

The Rain Barrel Guy

Frank is a singer, songwriter and activist that wrote our LOF Rain Barrel song - "Get A Rain Barrel"  He also works with New Haven Bioregional group to distribute and install rain barrels. He works to educate people about the benefits of using rain barrels.  He leads training sessions for LOF summer youth workers and LOF "Art of Catching Rain" Rain Barrel Workshops.  

Artist & Animator 

David is creating original animations for our COVID-19 adapted Online Classroom. He is animating our H2O education series and creating video animations of the musicians that normally perform live in school assemblies. Check out our Online Classroom for updates and new creations by David. 

Digital Content Strategist 

Kristen is a photographer, artist, and educator. Passionate about shedding light on unseen stories, she is dedicated to creating new opportunities for a more positive future.  "I take pride in helping Lots of Fish manage its digital archives while crafting an online presence  to support its powerful message."

 AKA the GIS Guy

Adam is a graduate of Trinity College and UConn; in environmental science and education, designing LOF's user friendly interactive map. Adam is spearheading our "GIS for Kids" program and adapting tools for citizens of all ages to locate storm drains and access wealth of fun and educational information. He also helping to adapt LOF assembly presentations into a webinar.

Citizen Science Coordinator

Lauren works with LOF developing our Citizen Science Projects - Stormwater testing and Debris Tracker. As a Scientist and educator she works with LOF 's collaborating environmental organizations to adapt and conduct LOF Art & Environmental Education  Programs in Connecticut. 

Citizen Science Educator

Kate works with LOF developing our Citizen Science Projects - Stormwater testing and Debris Tracker. As a Scientist and educator she works with LOF 's collaborating schools and environmental organizations to adapt and conduct LOF Art & Environmental Education  Programs in Connecticut. 

Field Educator & Virtual Assistant

 Meleine is a Field Educator and Virtual Assistant.  She has a Bachelor Environmental Studies and a minor in Biology. She loves coordinating environmental educational programs and assisting with various restoration projects . She will be attending American University this fall to pursue her M.S in Environmental Science. 

Field Educator 

Allison is a student soon to graduate from Central Connecticut State University with her degree in biology. She enjoys being outdoors with her dog and learning about eco friendly lifestyle. She is working with Lots of Fish while continuing her studies in sustainability while teaching others about her passion. 

Alanis is a rising senior at the Sound School of New Haven. She is heavily involved in seahorse husbandry research and wants to raise awareness about water pollution's effect on marine wildlife.

David attends the Sound School of New Haven and has a passion for visual creativity. Ever since his zeal for photography, videography and art clicked about four years ago, he has striven to improve his craft and capture "the big story."

Amelia is a student at North Carolina State University, studying environmental science. She has been a nature lover all life, and hopes to combine her passions of art and sustainability to change the world around her.

Amaiya is a student of Wilbur Cross High School and is interested in studying law. She loves music, plays sports and is passionate about ensuring cleaner waters for her generation, and those to come.

Peels & Wheels provided summer youth & their families compost buckets and pick-up service as part of  the programs sustainable living experience. 

Karen Higgins is helping other cities adopt and adapt LOF programs and Summer Youth Employment.  She has been making artisan jewelry out of eco friendly materials, painting canvas and murals for many years. She is a passionate advocate for the environment and working to better the future children will inherit.