Sarah P. Bennett

I am a science writer with significant ocean policy experience in both the fisheries and ocean energy sectors. I have a depth of experience in various levels of government and in the non-profit sector. My communication and public relations skills allow me to present these often complex issues to the general public in ways that are clear and intuitive to understand.

My work extends beyond traditional print reports and daily press relations to include multi-media outreach strategies encompassing social media, photography, and video. I understand the importance of reaching constituents where they are.

HIGHLIGHTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
-Educational expansion: Developed first of its kind educational partnership to expand scientific literacy and encourage youth ocean activism (Oceana)
-Event Coordination: Managed press participation at the 2012 White House Conference on Conservation (Interior)
-Video Production & Multi-media Marketing: Produced two series of web videos explaining complex scientific information to the general public (NOAA: Fisheries)
-Fundraising: Earned nearly $700,000 in celebrity public service announcements in Q4 of 2012 (Oceana)
-Publishing: Revised content and design of the 2011 Annual Report to the President (Interior)
-Blogging: Authored the most viewed and shared post to date on The Beacon, Oceana’s science and policy blog

SPECIALTIES: ocean conservation, environmental policy, fisheries management, science writing & publishing, program administration, fundraising & development, event coordination, multi-media outreach, strategic communications, ocean conservation

When I am not working for the oceans, I am a Boston-area wedding photographer and a military spouse with a passion for sharing my experience to improve and enrich the lives of other military spouses and families.

Formerly: Sarah P. Williamson