Ceili has a diverse background in environmental science experience working in a variety of different ecosystems. She received her B.S. in Biology from Stockton University, where she gained experience working with Diamondback Terrapins in coastal salt marshes.  From there, she took her foundations in biology and chemistry to obtain a Master’s degree in Ecology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY.  Her thesis research focused on water level regulation and its effect on water quality and plankton communities in coastal freshwater wetlands of the Upper St. Lawrence River.

Ceili started working for the BBP in early 2015 as a field and lab technician.  She worked on variety of projects throughout the watershed, including wetlands assessments, water quality monitoring, fisheries monitoring, and outreach programs.  Her strong leadership skills lead her to accept a position at Rutgers University where she coordinated instructional laboratory operations for the Department of Life Sciences. Ceili’s passion for environmental science and coastal sciences lead her back to BBP in 2020 where her primary role was the coordination of watershed management plans (WMPs) for several sub-watersheds within the larger Barnegat Bay watershed. In her current role, Ceili will continue to work on the WMPs as well as manages wetland research and restoration projects.