CCA MD Hires Assistant Director to Expand Its Grassroots Network

Annapolis, MD - After an extensive year long search, Coastal Conservation Association Maryland announced today that Brooke N. MacDonald has been appointed assistant executive director. MacDonald, a life long Chesapeake Bay resident, comes to CCA Maryland with over five years of experience in public relations and three years in the recreational fishing industry.  

“Brooke MacDonald is an excellent addition to take our organization to the next level,” said Bill Curry, Chairman of CCA Maryland. “Her background in public relations and organizational skills will allow the state chapter to become even more effective in the field of marine conservation. Our members and chapters will all benefit from Brooke’s expertise and passion for the community.” 

MacDonald has lived in Maryland her entire life except for the time she spent in Charleston, South Carolina, while attending college to attain her undergraduate degree. She has worked for the Department of Natural Resources, Ritz Camera Centers and Boaters World Marine Centers, and most recently the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. 

“As the new assistant director, I will work to strengthen the foundation of CCA Maryland, membership recruitment, banquet fundraising, advocacy and communications, through chapter growth and development,” MacDonald said. “I am determined to work with our executive director to keep our members and the community on top of fishery issues and seeking any opportunity to make our coastal waters a better place for recreational anglers.” 

CCA Maryland is Maryland’s leading saltwater fisheries conservation organization. Recent activities include partnering with the Department of Natural Resources to create the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative, advocating for the continued rebuilding of the striped bass population, working to overhaul Maryland’s failed oyster restoration strategies and representing the interests of saltwater anglers on state and federal regulatory advisory boards. 

“With her background, experience and obvious commitment to the conservation of our marine resources, we are fortunate to have Brooke on our team,” said Robert Glenn, executive director of CCA Maryland. “We created this position to start new local chapters throughout the state, allowing us to increase awareness of fishery issues and improve our ability to impact decisions using our growing grassroots political network.” 

In accepting the position, MacDonald stated that recreational anglers need effective representation at both the state and national level to advance conservation goals. Growing up in Tracy’s Landing, Maryland, MacDonald witnessed firsthand the decrease in Maryland blue crab and oyster populations due to over fishing and pollution.  

MacDonald graduated from the College of Charleston in South Carolina with a BA in Corporate Communications while concentrating in Public Relations. She presently lives in Deale. If you would like to help Brooke bring a chapter to your area, email her at brooke@ccamd.org or call toll-free (888) 758-6580.