Join attendees for the UGA Coastal Ecology & Resilience Workshop, a dynamic event designed to bring together researchers, students, and professionals working to understand and strengthen the resilience of coastal ecosystems. Participants will engage in interactive sessions, share the latest research, and explore strategies for addressing ecological, social, and economic challenges facing Georgia’s coast. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to solutions that support healthy, sustainable coastal environments.

Benjy Thompson, Development Authority of Bulloch County

Kelly Hill, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division

Matt Hestad, Georgia Forestry Association and Commission

John Travis Marshall, Georgia State University Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth

Angela Dore, Penn Center National Historical Landmark District

Jason Lee, The Nature Conservancy

Laura Solomon, Tybee Oyster Company

Taylor Hafley, UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government

Nik Heynen, UGA Geography

Brock Woodson, UGA Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems

Steffney Thompson, UGA Land Conservation Clinic

Merryl Alber, UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island

Daniela Di Iorio, UGA Marine Science

Mark Hunter, UGA Odum School of Ecology