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• Tim Dexter
  at MassDOT
  

  Tim began his career at MassDOT in 2008, after completing his master’s degree in Environmental Studies - Conservation Biology from Antioch University New England, where he studied moose and deer use of vernal pools. Tim has previously worked as a fisheries technician, ecology camp coordinator, and a woods survival instructor. While Tim has enjoyed working on many projects at MassDOT, his favorites are those that "result in multiple benefits to the transportation network, communities and the environment." Tim says that "these types of projects really exemplify MassDOT's mission to provide safe, reliable infrastructure that strengthens our economy and quality of life."

  In his new role as Environmental Program Engineer for Major Projects, Tim is most looking forward to assisting with strategic environmental initiatives to support the advertising program, and helping the Environmental Services Section grow and develop staff. Tim hopes to provide "the same level of exceptional mentorship" that he has received from MassDOT mentors throughout the years. When Tim isn't providing critical services for complex permitting projects or improving passage for fish and wildlife, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family fishing, camping, gardening, hiking, and coaching.

• Jessica Louisos
  Water Resource Engineer at SLR Consulting (CT)
  

  
  Jessica is a Senior Water Resources Engineer with SLR International Corporation, specializing in flood resiliency, aquatic organism passage, stormwater planning and design, flood mitigation, and restoration of rivers, floodplains, and habitat.  Jessica’s water resource work helps communities be more resilient to hazards and our river systems function more naturally.  She completes project work and teaches courses on reducing our river – road conflicts. 

  Jessica graduated from the University of Vermont, having received a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2004 and a MS in Environmental Engineering in 2006.  She currently serves as Treasurer for the Vermont Section of WTS, Government Relations Chair of the Vermont Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Chair of the South Burlington Planning Commission.  She received the Vermont Young Engineer of the Year Award in 2013.  She loves creating pottery, sewing, and reading by the woodstove.  And anything outside including swimming, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and camping with her husband and dog Ginger.

• Dave Paulson
  Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit Supervisor at MassDOT
  
  

• Roy Schiff
  Principal Water Resources Engineer & Scientist at SLR Consulting (CT)
  Roy is a Water Resource Scientist and Engineer with SLR. He received his PhD in  Aquatic Ecosystem Studies from the Yale School of the Environmental in 2005 and his M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of Washington in 1996. Roy is a licensed Professional Engineer and frequently works on resiliency and restoration projects in river-road conflict areas.