Catharine Parker

Catharine Parker is a project manager and ecologist with 14 years of environmental, technical, and research-based experience in the public and private sectors. She has experience leading multiple projects within U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Regions 4 (primarily North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida) and 10 (primarily Washington). Much of her experience has focused on sediment assessment and estuarine ecology – assessing changes in biodiversity related to chemical contamination, surrounding land use, human activity, and natural fluctuations in habitat conditions. Her experience includes work in a variety of habitats, including upland, wetland, and intertidal systems, as well as rivers and offshore aquatic systems. She also has a notable background in chemical and workplace safety leadership and continues to ensure field activities meet OSHA safety standards. Catharine has also managed projects with soil and groundwater investigations at former wood treatment facilities; drinking water, surface water, and pore water investigations at wood processing facilities, superfund sites, and former landfills. Catharine has strong organizational, leadership, and written and oral communication skills, as well as a strong background in workplace safety. As a project manager, Catharine is dedicated to clear project communication and managing project activities to ensure schedules are followed and updated to reflect progress.