Director of Center for Research on Offshore Wind and the Environment
Kate Williams, M.S.
Director of Center for Research on Offshore Wind and the Environment, Director of Wildlife and Renewable Energy Program
kate.williams@briwildlife.org
207-839-7600 x108
As the head of BRI’s Wildlife and Renewable Energy Program, Kate oversees wide-ranging projects focused on renewable energy development and wildlife. Her particular focus is offshore wind energy studies conducted in coordination with state and federal agencies, academics, and other nonprofits. She obtains funding, designs and manages projects, analyzes data, authors technical reports and publications, delivers public presentations at scientific and technical conferences. In addition, she provides technical support for a range of stakeholder and policy initiatives.
Her current projects include providing technical expertise to the New York State Environmental Technical Working Group (E-TWG) and developing guidance for implementing automated VHF telemetry studies at offshore wind energy projects.
Education & Certifications
- M.S., University of Florida, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, 2007
- B.A., Tufts University, Biology and Environmental Studies, 2004
Research Interests
- Understanding the effects of anthropogenic stressors on wildlife
- Understanding avian migratory patterns and trends
Journal Articles
Research Reports
BRI Scientific Communications