WHOI's Your Buddy?
Are you a new WHOI employee wanting to feel part of a community - whether it’s work, life style, and/or the town’s?
Our WHOI’s Your Buddy Program offers you the opportunity to connect with a WHOI employee who has been here for a bit and can be a resource for questions— work or community related.
The goal is for you to access a holistic WHOI experience, make connections, meet other new employees, and feel supported!
Please feel free to contact anyone on the Buddy Board below and get connected!
Buddies Wanted
Want to be a volunteer in WHOI’s new Welcoming and Inclusivity Program called WHOI’s Your Buddy?
Job entails helping people new to WHOI connect with others and navigate WHOI's system. Other Buds are available to help and share ideas. Time commitment is flexible and up to you.
Buddy Board Click on Buddy box for contact info
- All
- Buddy
- JP Student
Jessica Kozik
Senior Engineering Assistant I, PO
Interests: Paddle boarding, hiking, beach walks (all seasons), swimming, yoga, meditation, cooking, boating, dancing. DIY projects, Women’s Committee Co-chair
Sabrina Elkassas
Graduate Student, Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry
Interests: Walking dogs, trivia, art, upcycling furniture found on the side of the road, crafting, and beach days.
Mai Maheigan
Communications Officer/Research Assoc II, MCG
Interests: Gardening, Exploring, Reading, Cooking, Adventures, Sustainability, Women’s Committee
Jurek Blusztajn
Research Specialist, Geology &Geophysics
Interests: Running, Swimming, Other Outdoor Activities
Dan Lowenstein
Research Assistant III, MC&G
Interests: running, boating, small engine maintenance, repairing classic stereo systems, violin, and softball
Natalie Nevarez
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Interests: DEI, cooking, yoga, restaurants, dancing, political theory.
Mak Saito
Senior Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry
Interests: Workplace Climate Committee, Rock Music, Windsurfing, Sailing
Sebastien Bigorre
Research Associate III, Physical Oceanography
Interests: Music, Dance, Photography, Sailing, Trees, Historic and Cultural Stories, Sustainability
Heather Benway
Senior Research Specialist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry
Interests: Food, Cooking, Gardening, Biking, Paddle Boarding, Birding, Kayaking, Technical Staff Committee
Veronique LaCapra
Director of Special Projects for Advancement, Advancement
Interests: Women’s Committee, DEI, Swimming, Hiking
Molly Curran
Engineer, AOPE
Interests: Deep sea robotics, boating, paddle boarding, cooking, hiking, gardening
Helen Fredricks
Research Specialist, MC&G
Interests: Enthusiastic but motivationally challenged baker, cyclist.
Heather Furey
Research Specialist, Physical Oceanography
Interests: Painting, Making Bread, Making Pie Crusts
Kerry Strom
Marine Operations Coordinator, Marine Operations
Interests: Dogs, Biking, Meeting People
Victoria Smith
Asst. Director, Annual Giving and Prospect Research, Development
Interests: Swimming, Biking, Fishing, SCUBA Diving, Gardening, Cooking, Photography
