Director of Communications and Publications

Deb is charged with telling BRI’s story to the world.

Deborah McKew, M.S.

Director of Communications and Publications
deborah.mckew@briwildlife.org
207-839-7600 x222

Joining BRI in early 2011 to develop the Institute’s communications program, Deb fully utilizes her skills and expertise as science journalist, editor, desktop publisher, marketing communications specialist, and grammar police. Over the course of her tenure at the wildlife institute, she has written, edited, and produced a wide variety of scientific communications pieces that help elucidate the complex science that ultimately informs those who are charged with the stewardship of our natural environment.

In addition to publishing printed materials and online content, she is responsible for BRI’s public relations program, implementing national and international media campaigns that have resulted in coverage in high-profile outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Audubon Magazine, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, CBS News, and National Public Radio.

Education & Certifications

  • M.S. Science Journalism, College of Communication, Boston University, 1992
  • B.A. English/Biology, Mount Holyoke College, 1979
  • N.H. Certification in Secondary English Education, Upper Valley Teacher Institute, 2006
  • Williams College–Mystic Seaport Maritime Studies Program, Mystic, CT
  • Trinity College Summer Course in Literature, Oxford, England
  • Radcliffe Publishing Procedures Course, Radcliffe College

Books

  • Editor: Loon Landscapes. Summer 2020. Willow Creek Press.
  • Editor: Journey with the Owls. May 2015. Willow Creek Press.
  • Editor: Journey with the Loon. April 2014. Willow Creek Press.
  • Editor: Writing with Class. 2011. Back Channel Press.
  • Editor: Finding the Gray: Understanding and Thriving in the Black and White World of Autism. 2010. Back Channel Press.

BRI Scientific Communications

Evers D, Cristol D (2020) The Impact of Mercury on North American Songbirds: Effects, Trends, and Predictive Factors. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2020-29, pp 22

Evers D, Sunderland E (2019) Global Mercury Monitoring in Biota. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2019-16, pp 8

Evers D, Adams E, Burton M, Gulka J, Sauer A, Driscoll C (2019) New York State Mercury Connections: the Extent and Effects of Mercury Pollution in the State. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2019-12-2, pp 41

Evers D, Chen C, Buck D, Burton M (2018) Center for Mercury Studies. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2018-25, pp 36

Evers D, Stenhouse I, Lane O, Johnson S, Sauer A, Burton M, Taylor M (2018) Local, Regional, and Global Biomonitoring: Understanding Mercury Exposure through Monitoring At-risk Species. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# BRI-2018-22, pp 21

Evers D, Taylor M, Burton M, Johnson S (2018) Mercury in the Global Environment: Tuna. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2018-28, pp 8

Evers D, Taylor M, Burton M, Johnson S (2018) Mercury in the Global Environment: Understanding spatial patterns for biomonitoring needs of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2018-21, pp 21

Evers D, Buck D, Johnson S, Burton M (2017) Mercury in the Global Environment: Marine Mammals. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2017-13, pp 8

Stenhouse I, Goodale M, Evers D (2016) Center for Ecology and Conservation Research. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# BRI-2016-15, pp 36

Evers D, Hammond C, Anderson C, Taylor K (2015) Restore the Call: Montana Status Report for the Common Loon. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2015-15, pp 8

Evers D, Buck D, Regan K (2014) Global Mercury Hotspots: New Evidence Reveals Mercury Contamination Regularly Exceeds Health Advisory Levels in Humans and Fish Worldwide. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2014-34, pp 20

Evers D, Buck D, Johnson S (2014) Mercury in the Global Environment: Patterns of Global Seafood Mercury Concentrations and their Relationship with Human Health and the Environment. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2014-29, pp 16

Evers D (2014) Conserve the Call: Identifying and Managing Environmental Threats to the Common Loon. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2014-21, pp 36

Evers D, Gray C, Spagnuolo V, Taylor K (2013) Restore the Call: Massachusetts Status Report for the Common Loon. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2013-22, pp 8

Paruk J, Evers D, Taylor K (2013) Restore the Call: Minnesota Status Report for the Common Loon. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2013-25, pp 8

Evers D, Jackson A, Tear T, Osborne C (2012) Hidden Risk: Mercury in Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Northeast. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2012-07, pp 33

Evers D, Wiener J, Driscoll C, Gay D, Basu N, Monson B, Lambert K, Morrisson H, Morgan J, Williams K, Soehl A (2011) Great Lakes Mercury Connections: The Extent and Effects of Mercury Pollution in the Great Lakes Region. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2011-18, pp 44

Evers D, Lambert K (2005) Northeastern Mercury Connections: The Extent and Effects of Mercury Pollution in Northeastern North America. Biodiversity Research Institute, Portland, ME. BRI ID# 2005-17, pp 28

Grants, Awards & Fellowships

  • Recognition of Excellence Award: English Language, Literature and Composition, Teaching Certification Exam for Secondary English (PRAXIS II)
  • Scripps Howard Journalism Fellowship
  • Bookbuilders of Boston Graduate Scholarship
  • Honoree at American Chemical Society’s Annual Science Writers Conference