Reconnect.
Restore. Regenerate.

What started as neighbors planting trees and cleaning shorelines is today a growing community restoring land, water, and well-being across Tampa Bay and beyond.

MISSION + VISION

We connect people with nature to inspire care, responsibility, and collaborative action that regenerates ecosystems and strengthens the well-being of people and planet.

Our vision is a world where people and nature thrive in harmony through mindful action, shared purpose, and regeneration.

THE MAR WAY

These values shape every project and every partnership.

CONNECTION

Between people, place, and purpose.

ACTION

We plan, show up, and grow.

JOY

Doing good, should feel good.

INTEGRITY

Do the right thing. Do it well.

CREATIVITY

See things differently, act with boldness.

BELONGING

Everyone has a place in regeneration.

MAR Board of Directors

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Dr. Joseph Maltese

President
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Dr. Michelle Ellena

Treasurer
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Bergitte Jorgensen

Secretary
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Robert Brennan

board member

MAR Core Team

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Dr. Michelle Ellena

Executive Director
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Kira Baker

Operations Manager
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Kyla Flesher

Community Partners Manager
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Abby Hendershot

BLUE Program Coordinator
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Avery Masters

Digital Strategist
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Erin Ho

TREE Program Coordinator

TREE Committee

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Erin Ho

Chair
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Michael Riebe

Secretary
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John Fuller

Board Member
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Andrew Elsass

Board Member
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Drew McClean

Board member

2025 Interns

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Maxim Oliver

Field Sustainability Assistant Intern
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Kaitlyn Hoyer

Social Media and Marketing Intern

Partners + Sponsors

Change is collaborative. Explore our partners and how your organization can get involved.

Reports + Recognition

Read annual reports, impact snapshots, awards, and media highlights.

Give With Confidence

Your gift funds local projects with transparent budgets and clear outcomes.