Leo Curran Project Director
Leo Curran oversees all Pew marine fellows program administration. Before joining Pew, Curran led the science, engineering, and technology program at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, where he coordinated project design, publications, and outreach on topics related to U.S. climate policy, artificial intelligence, mental health, and trust in science.
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Nathan Fedrizzi Officer
Nate Fedrizzi is the science and technical lead for the Pew marine fellows program and oversees outreach to stakeholders and the public. He previously spearheaded the marine fellows’ country-focused initiatives in East and Southeast Asia.
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Justin Shapiro Senior Associate
Justin Shapiro works across all areas of grants and program management for the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation. Before joining Pew, Shapiro coordinated fisheries science and restoration goals as environmental management staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Chesapeake Bay office. His areas of focus included oyster restoration, blue crab fisheries management, and the conservation of critical fish habitat. Previously, Shapiro completed a year of service in the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Conservation Corps program, where he served as program staff for the National Wildlife Federation’s mid-Atlantic community conservation and resilience team. Shapiro holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and policy from the University of Maryland.