Reserve Staff
Reserve Manager, temporarily vacant
Please contact Dr. Kenny Raposa for all Prudence Island facilities/Reserve properties inquires
Dr. Kenny Raposa, Research Coordinator
email: Kenneth.Raposa@dem.ri.gov
Prudence Ph: 401-683-7849
Providence Ph: 401-222-4700 x2019
Fax: 401-683-7366
Maureen Dewire, Education Coordinator
email: maureen.dewire@dem.ri.gov
Prudence Ph: 401-683-1478
Fax: 401-683-7366
Dr. Daisy Durant, Marine Research Specialist II
email: Daisy.Durant@dem.ri.gov
Prudence Ph: 401-683-7368
Providence Ph: 401-222-4700 x2018
Fax: 401-683-7366
Jennifer West, Coastal Training Program Coordinator
Please contact for all RI DEM/NOAA partnership and administrative inquiries
email: jennifer.west@dem.ri.gov
Providence Ph: 401-222-4700 x7413
Laurie Marandola, Administrative / Communications Assistant
email: laurie.marandola@dem.ri.gov
Providence Ph: 401-222-4700 ext 7222
fax: 401-683-7366
In Memoriam
Bob Stankelis Manager, 2005-2020
Bob leaves a legacy filled with people, creatures and places that he made better through his influence. The Reserve fosters resilient estuaries and watersheds, and we were fortunate to have Bob with us furthering that critical mission by promoting scientific research, education, training, and restoration, conservation and stewardship. Bob had a special combination of qualities; he was passionate and logical, fierce and gentle, dogged and creative. In addition to being an extraordinary leader of the Reserve for over 15 years, Bob was a cherished friend and an overall wonderful person.
Robin Weber, Retired Stewardship Coordinator
Robin dedicated nearly 20 years to Reserve as the Stewardship Coordinator before retiring to pursue other endeavors. Robin leaves behind an incredible legacy that saw many positive impacts to the habitats on Prudence Island. Robin was instrumental in dozens of projects including prescribed burns, invasive species removal, habitat management, wildlife monitoring and so many more. She was also the GIS and mapping whiz for the Reserve and served in a leadership role at the national level. We are grateful for her years of service and the ecosystems and wildlife on Prudence Island have benefited greatly from her work.
