Amy Leitman
M.Sc. Marine Biology - Aquaculture Sciences
Founder and Lead Marine Biologist
Amy is the founder of Marine Surveys & Assessments, a senior marine biologist, and scientific SCUBA diver specializing in nearshore biological analytical work. She is experienced in all aspects of waterfront and municipal project development from feasibility analysis to planning, permitting, biological monitoring, best management practices, and mitigation planning and reporting. Amy's nearshore consulting experience includes commercial and port facilities, marinas, surveys and biological assistance. She has been the project manager on numerous waterfront projects and the lead biological consultant providing cost-effective solutions to complex environmental problems for over 29 years. She has worked with a variety of regulatory agencies to help design and finalize many of the biological requirements used to date.
Meg Amos
A.A.S. Forest Technology
Senior Ecologist and Project Manager
Senior Ecologist and Project Manager
Since joining MSA in 2004, Meg has been instrumental as our lead permit coordinator, expertly guiding projects through intricate local, state, and federal jurisdictional processes. Her work includes essential wetland delineations and comprehensive critical area assessments across marine and terrestrial ecosystems, along with utilizing her extensive botanical knowledge for robust restoration and No-Net-Loss reporting. Building on over four decades of experience in Washington State, including a distinguished career as a field biologist with the U.S. Forest Service, Meg is dedicated to facilitating successful, environmentally sound development by fostering strong client and agency collaborations.
Email Meg:
meg@msaenvironmental.com
Kimberly McClurg
B.Sc. Biology, Marine emphasis
Senior Marine Biologist
Since 2014, Kimberly has been a pivotal force at MSA, leading report writing and navigating complex permitting for diverse public and private shoreline projects across the Puget Sound. She ensures strict adherence to local critical area regulations, no net loss policies, and federal ESA requirements. Kimberly consistently collaborates with state agencies (WDFW, ECY, DNR) to develop project-specific water quality and eelgrass monitoring/transplant plans. Her deep expertise in shoreline permitting and mitigation, coupled with extensive experience refining and applying NOAA's Salish Sea Nearshore Programmatic (SSNP) Calculator, makes her indispensable in guiding clients through challenging regulatory processes.
Email Kimberly:
kimberly@msaenvironmental.com
Bryan DeCaterina
B.Sc. Environmental Science
Senior Marine Scientist and Dive Safety Officer
Bryan joined MSA in 2018, bringing over a decade of experience in the environmental sector with a specialization in nearshore habitats and marine benthic ecology. As the lead of MSA’s scientific dive program, he has successfully managed numerous large-scale, complex marine projects. His expertise spans eelgrass transplantation, macroalgae impact assessments, mitigation monitoring, and critical habitat evaluations under the Endangered Species Act and Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act. With an in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, Bryan facilitates seamless collaboration between clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, ensuring practical and effective environmental solutions.
Email Bryan:
bryan@msaenvironmental.com
Rosanna Herman
Finance Manager
Rosanna is our Finance Manager with over 29 years of experience. She has managed the finances for Marine Surveys & Assessments since 2006. She handles all aspects of contracts, bookkeeping and financial management of MSA, ensuring all projects stay on task and budget.
In keeping with her values of environmental stewardship, Rosanna strives to work with conscientious organizations. Her expertise spans both nonprofit organization and for profit companies.
Email Rosanna: rosanna@msaenvironmental.com
Jill Cooper
B.Sc. Biology/Ecology
Senior Ecologist and Business Development Manager
With over 15 years of diverse environmental experience, Jill excels in field biology, project management, and science communication. As a well-rounded ecologist, she possesses strong expertise in native plants, wildlife, wetlands, and shoreline ecology. At MSA, Jill wears multiple hats: she's a wetland and wildlife biologist, project manager, and lead report writer for all upland critical area reports, including wetland, stream, habitat management, FEMA, biological evaluation, and mitigation/ monitoring plans. She is also our restoration and mitigation design specialist and leads the firm's marketing efforts as Business Development Manager.
Email Jill:
jill@msaenvironmental.com
Raquel Corniuk
M.Sc. Marine Science
Marine Biologist and Project Manager
With over five years of hands-on field experience in scientific research and environmental project management, Raquel joined MSA in November 2023 and has swiftly become our dredge specialist and a Project Manager. She expertly supports environmental permitting, reporting, and mitigation for local, state, and federal requirements. Raquel is also a core member of our scientific diving team, conducting vital submerged aquatic vegetation surveys. Her prior role as Research Manager at Hawaii Pacific University involved leading significant marine plastic pollution research. Raquel's profound expertise and dedication make her an exceptional asset.
Email Raquel: raquel@msaenvironmental.com
Carolyn Pedersen
M.A. Applied Behavioral Sciences, Leadership in Human Systems
Business Director
Joining MSAC in 2023, Carolyn brings over two decades of organizational and human resources leadership to the role as Business Director. Carolyn oversees the MSAC team and the ongoing development of strategic goals and objectives. She is committed to steering our company towards sustained success to achieve our mission as “environmental stewards with scientific integrity and expertise who coordinate collaborative solutions between all stakeholders” and fostering a workplace culture rooted in excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.
Email Carolyn:
carolyn@msaenvironmental.com