Suzanne Pude

Suzanne Pude joined the Island Institute in June 2009 as Director of the Maine Coast Community Wind program.  She provides support to islands considering wind power through community outreach, data analysis and research.  Suzanne also helps to direct the Institute's wind power policy work. 

Suzanne's experience with island community wind power began in February 2008 when she worked with the Monhegan Plantation Power District (MPPD) to produce a preliminary feasibility study for a wind-diesel hybrid system.  Her understanding of Maine islands has also been shaped by her time spent interning for the Monhegan Island Sustainable Community Association (MISCA) during the summer of 2008.  Suzanne has a passion for projects that connect community and economic development to environmental sustainability.

Prior to working at the Institute, Suzanne served as Outreach and Development Coordinator at EARTHWORKS, an environmental advocacy and community support organization based in Washington, DC.  She holds an M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University where she was awarded a graduate student research award for her thesis that focused on community wind power development on New England islands.  She has a B.A. in political science and international development studies from McGill University.

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