Maddie Voorhees
U s Aquaculture Campaign Director @Environmental Defense Fund
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WORK HISTORY
U s Aquaculture Campaign Director @Environmental Defense Fund
Monterey, CA, US
As Director of EDF’s U.S. Aquaculture Campaign, I lead advocacy efforts to pass legislation supporting sustainable, science-based open ocean aquaculture in federal waters. I oversee campaign strategy, coalition building, and external partnerships, while managing a multidisciplinary team and consultants. My work includes lobbying, media outreach, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and budget management to drive impactful, collaborative solutions for sustainable aquaculture development.In this role, I also help organize and lead the Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture.
EDUCATION
University of South Florida
Master of Arts - MA, Environmental Communication
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Public Advocacy
ABOUT MADDIE VOORHEES
I am an experienced communications and campaigns strategist with a strong track record of executing advocacy campaigns. As Director of EDF’s U.S. Aquaculture Campaign, I lead advocacy efforts to pass legislation supporting sustainable, science-based open ocean aquaculture in federal waters. I oversee campaign strategy, coalition building, and external partnerships while managing a multidisciplinary team and consultants. My work includes lobbying, media outreach, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and budget management to drive impactful, collaborative solutions for sustainable aquaculture development.Prior to EDF, I managed content and communications at the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, where I developed impactful campaigns for businesses and consumers, including overseeing digital platforms, media relations, and editorial strategies. I also played a key role in advocating for wildlife protection as Program Communications Manager for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, leading outreach initiatives and media engagements for the organization.I hold a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Communication Studies from the University of South Florida.
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