Maggie Merrill is a marine science and technology policy expert with over 28 years of experience. She has been connecting marine science, engineering, and environmental professionals via trade associations, strategic consulting services, trade promotion, and event management, among others. Maggie has studied BA in English and Environmental Studies at Boston College and Masters Public Policy, Marine Science and Technology Policy at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

As the President of Marine Marketing Services, she has specialized in technology transfer, fundraising, trade PR, event creation and management, and communications. Maggie also has excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate technical information to decision-makers of all sorts. She has formerly held positions such as Conference Manager at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Communications Manager at MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY COLLABORATIVE OF NEW ENGLAND, Marketing Consultant/AUVs at Boston Engineering Corporation, Chairman at MTS Marine Renewable Energy Committee, COAST Prof. Science Master's Outreach at School for Marine Science and Technology, Conference Manager at NE Marine Renewable Energy, and Editor/Publisher at Marine Marketing Services.

Overall, Maggie Merrill is an experienced professional with diverse skills in marine science, technology policy, trade, event management, and communication.