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Glenn Prickett, CEO of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, will sit down with Maine Trust for Local News President and Publisher, Stefanie Manning for a conversation at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 8 a.m.
About Glenn
Glenn Prickett joined the Gulf of Maine Research Institute as President & CEO in 2023 after a 35-year career in climate action and sustainable development. Prior to GMRI, Glenn served as President & CEO of the World Environment Center, a global organization that advances sustainable development through corporate business practices. Previously, Prickett held senior leadership roles at The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, and USAID. He serves on the boards of the Woodwell Climate Research Center and Council on Strategic Risks. Glenn graduated from Yale University in 1988 with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science.
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