Board of Directors

Carol grew up in Wicomico County, where her father was a farmer.  She is a proud product of the Wicomico County Public School system and was Student Government President at WiHi before earning degrees at Yale and Harvard.  She pursued a legal career in New York and Washington, working on regulatory, legislative, and litigation matters in several federal government positions, and also advised clients in private practice on policy and dispute resolution.  

Carol's love of the environment was sparked by a summer job in Yellowstone Park and she spends most of her time in retirement working on environmental issues.

Jean Siers brings a powerful blend of environmental and social impact to WET's work. As Regional Director of the Society of St. Andrew’s Delmarva office, Jean leads efforts to reduce food waste and fight hunger by coordinating gleaning programs that redirect surplus produce to people in need. Her work supports both environmental sustainability and community resilience—core values that align with WET’s mission to protect natural resources and support thriving communities across the region. 

Raised on a farm in Minnesota, Jean understands the interplay between agriculture and the environment.  And as a relatively new resident of the Eastern Shore, Jean enjoys activities focused on the natural beauty of her new home, including birdwatching, hiking, biking, and kayaking. 

Dr. Kathleen Wright is a longtime resident of Wicomico County. She studied accountancy at Salisbury University, subsequently obtaining both Certified Public Accounting and Certified Management Accounting licensure from the State of Maryland, and pursued a PhD in Accounting and Information Systems at The George Washington University. She joined the faculty of the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University in 2000, teaching and researching across the accounting and information systems disciplines. 

Aurelio is the cofounder of the Youth Environmental Action Summit and the Development Director for Wicomico Public Library. He was born and raised in New Mexico, graduated from Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, and now resides in Salisbury with his partner, Elise, and his furry son, a Bouvier des Flandres named Oxford.

Dr. Charles Stegman is a Family Medicine Specialist in Princess Anne, MD, and has more than four decades of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1977.  Charlie currently serves on WET's Executive Committee as the Past President.  He is an avid Creekwatcher and serves on WET's Advocacy and Public Policy Committee, as well as cochairing WET's Annual Dinner Committee.  

Dan is a retired educator and previously served as the Science Supervisor for Wicomico County Public Schools. He is an active Wicomico River Creekwatcher and the recipient of the 2017 John Groutt Award for Environmental Stewardship. He volunteers regularly with organizations connected with K-12 students and programs that assist vulnerable adults living in our community. 

Dr. Nyland is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Salisbury University. She is passionate about teaching, utilizing active learning techniques to encourage student engagement. Dr. Nyland directs laboratory analyses of Wicomico River Creekwatchers samples, overseeing the student volunteers and preparing the annual watershed report since 2021. Her dedication to environmental protection inspired an honors course on environmental sustainability and biodiversity. Her research focuses on the impacts of environmental exposures on mechanisms of immune modulation and risks for disease. 

Linda joins WET with a strong background in local government, having held positions previously with the City of Decatur, Georgia, the New Orleans Transit Authority, the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, and most recently with Wicomico Public Library. Her positions and experience gained at the library help WET to further its strategic goals in identifying partners and funding resources.

Lynette Kenney grew up in Wicomico County, where she still lives near Hebron. She and her husband, David, bought a hardware store near Mardela Springs in 1985.  They also have a small farming operation. 

Lynette has a longstanding interest in promoting a healthy environment, dating back to her position as a legislative aide in the Maryland General Assembly for the late Sen. Richard Colburn, where she worked on Lyme disease legislation, among other measures.  Lynette also has a keen interest in local history. She has served as Secretary for many years for the Adkins Historical and Museum Complex in Mardela Springs and also as Camp Director for the Vintage Girls Camp.

More recently, Lynette, along with her neighbors, formed the Neighborhood Action Group (NAG), a grassroots group formed to address the concerns of county residents regarding the operation of a “DAF” storage tank on Porter Mill Road.  In 2022, she coordinated the efforts of NAG with those of WET and Friends of the Nanticoke to obtain passage of legislation that effectively prohibits the open top storage of DAF in Wicomico County.  WET recognized Lynette’s work with NAG and role on this legislation in 2023 with the Mike Pretl Environmental Advocacy Award.  Lynette is working with WET on policy and advocacy issues and contributing to environmental education and outreach initiatives as well.