The Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization founded in August of 2015. It is governed by a six- member board of directors who hire professional personnel as needed.
Our mission statement is: To preserve the Georgica Pond ecosystem for future generations through science-based, watershed-wide policy and restoration.
The organization works closely with all stakeholders, including the East Hampton Town Trustees, The Village of East Hampton, the Town of East Hampton and people living in the Georgica Pond watershed.
Board of Directors
Our Team
As a native to the East End, Kimberly has a personal appreciation of the historic landscape, culture and heritage of the South Fork. She previously worked as Peconic Land Trust’s Director of Conservation Planning where she developed creative solutions to preserve the natural resources that are so vital to our watershed’s health and integrity. She brings years of experience of partnering with local organizations and municipalities, particularly on the South Fork.
Dr. Gobler is the Endowed Chair of Coastal Ecology & Conservation at the School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University; and Director of the New York State Center For Clean Water Technology.
Prior to her role with the Chapman Perelman Foundation, she worked as a researcher at the Center for High Impact Philanthropy and spent three years in India working with non-profit organizations. Addavail received her B.A. in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master in Development Economics from the London School of Economics.