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Laura England, Assoc. Director, Marketing & Communications
207-535-9237; lengland@islandinstitute.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rockland, ME—Island Institute is pleased to announce three new leadership appointments across operations, policy, and philanthropy that will strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver its mission: to boldly navigate climate and economic change with island and coastal communities to expand opportunities and deliver solutions.
Peter Rand Named Chief Operating Officer
Peter Rand has been named Chief Operating Officer after nearly seven years of leadership at Island Institute as Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Rand will lead Island Institute’s operational strategy and oversee the implementation of systems and structures that support the organization’s strategic plan and long-term sustainability.
Peter brings deep experience in both the public and private sectors. He began his career as a CPA with Baker Newman Noyes, working with healthcare, financial services, governmental, and nonprofit clients, and has since held executive financial leadership positions across multiple organizations.
Additionally, he has provided board leadership to organizations serving individuals experiencing homelessness, hunger and poverty, and internationally through play therapy to children in impoverished and war-torn countries.
Peter holds degrees in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Maine and University of Southern Maine, as well as a Masters degree in Policy, Planning and Management from the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine. Peter and his wife Sophie, a high school social worker, raised their two children in South Portland. Peter and Sophie now call Jefferson home.
Erin Quetell Joins as Public Policy Director
Erin Quetell has joined Island Institute as Public Policy Director. In this role, she partners with staff, communities, and external organizations to advance strategic initiatives and lead government relations and public policy campaigns that support the resilience of Maine’s island and coastal communities.
Erin brings over a decade of experience in regional climate work, including clean energy transitions, electric vehicle infrastructure, comprehensive planning, and community development. She previously served as Chief Sustainability Officer for Oakland County, Michigan and as Environmental Sustainability Planner for City of Ferndale, Michigan.
Quetell earned a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Grand Valley State University. Erin relocated with her family from Michigan to Maine and now calls Lincolnville home. When not at work you can find her with her family exploring tide pools or at various farmers markets.
Rosemary Price Appointed Director of Philanthropy
Rosemary Price has joined Island Institute as Director of Philanthropy. She leads the Individual Gifts team and is responsible for building meaningful connections between donors and Island Institute’s mission to advance climate and economic resilience with communities along Maine’s coast.
Rosemary is a nonprofit fundraising leader with 20 years of experience spanning the arts, environment, and higher education sectors, successfully managing capital campaigns and programs for corporate sponsorship, individual giving, and planned giving. Her career reflects a long-standing commitment to mission-driven organizations.
She holds an MA in Museum Studies from the SUNY Cooperstown Graduate Program and a BA in Music Performance and History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Rosemary lives with her family on the Blue Hill Peninsula, where they enjoy Maine’s trails and vibrant arts community.
ABOUT ISLAND INSTITUTE
The Island Institute is a 40-year-old nonprofit organization, based in Rockland, Maine, that boldly navigates climate and economic change with island and coastal communities to expand opportunities and deliver solutions. For more information, visit islandinstitute.org.
