COA is thrilled to welcome Holly Jantz to the team as Education Coordinator.  Holly is a 2004 graduate of Rutgers University with a B.S. in Marine Biology and a B.A. in Journalism/Mass Media Studies.  Recently, Holly completed the Americorps NJ Watershed Ambassador Program where she worked with the Union County Parks and Recreation Department and the Rahway River Association to successfully form the first urban “Bio-Blitz” in NJ.  Holly has experience conducting presentations and scientific fieldwork, and planning citizen training sessions.

     For COA, Holly will develop new educational kits and programs, train and facilitate citizens, and coordinate existing programs, such as the Student Summits, Beach Sweeps, Storm Drain Stenciling, and Sewage Sleuth.  Welcome aboard, Holly!