Personnel | General Phone 508-693-3453 | Joined MVC | Responsibility Summary |
Executive Director x111 or direct 508-338 7321 |
August 2015 |
I am responsible for the overall management of the agency including the planning and regulatory activities, staff, finances, as well as relations with public entities, the media and the public. |
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Water Resource Planner x117 or direct 508-338-7319 |
June 2011 |
I carry out the MVC's surface water monitoring program; monitor Innovative / Alternative systems for nitrogen reduction; perform critical review of DRI projects; & provide educational/technical support to town boards and citizen action groups. |
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Biochar Specialist x130 or direct 508-338-7095 |
September 2023 |
I am a Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellow, funded thru Sept. 2025, conducting an Island-wide project about biochar, a charcoal-based soil supplement made out of wood waste that can build healthy soils, improve groundwater and sink carbon. I am collecting data on the production and application of biochar, demonstrating how to use this technology in an ecological stewardship program, & teaching people how they can make and use biochar. |
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Special Projects Planner & DCPC Coordinator x121 or direct 508-338-7316 |
July 2016 |
I specialize in facilitating multi-town projects, primarily dealing with climate change and resiliency planning. This includes managing our Island Transportation Engineer, along with coordinating Districts of Critical Planning Concern (DCPC) inquiries. |
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Research & Communications Manager direct 774-563-5363 |
May 2019 | I work with MVC staff, commissioners, towns, and the public to conduct research, including data collection and analysis; oversee MVC communications and publications; and provide general support to staff. | |
Sakiko Isomichi |
Climate Resilience Planner |
July 2025 |
I support the Island communities in implementing the Climate Action Plan (the Vineyard Way) and act as the liaison between the MVC and the various climate change committees. I also manage the pollinator project at the MVC; supervise the work of the Climate Communication Specialist Vision Fellow; and sit on the solid waste task force. |
Transportation Program Manager x116 or direct 508-338-7315 |
February 2009 |
As the liasion to MassDOT, I coordinate the Joint Transportation Committee, oversee the Regional Transportation Plan & the Transportation Improvement Program for the Island and conduct traffic counting analyses. |
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Executive Assistant & DRI Admin x110 or direct 508-338-7313 774-563-5279 |
March 2017 |
I assist Adam Turner in the overall organization and operation of the Commission; help other MVC staff with preparing presentation materials; am the initial contact for public relations; assist with coordinating the review of DRIs (Developments of Regional Impact); and I manage Adam's calendar. |
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DRI Coordinator direct 774-563-8851 |
January 2023 | I oversee the administration of Development of Regional Impact (DRI) reviews. My background is in journalism. | |
Chief Fiscal Officer x112 or direct 508-338-7317 |
July 2011 |
I manage the MVC's finances and am also the MVC's Human Resources Administrator. I prepare our annual budget and manage grant funds. |
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Cartographer/GIS Coordinator x120 or direct 508-338-7320 |
September 2003 |
I provide cartographic services and spatial analysis for the MVC staff and all town departments within Dukes County. I also manage the County's GIS (Geographic Information System) ArcGIS OnLine site and spatial data warehouse hub. |
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Island Housing Planner x123 or direct 508-338-2405 cell 508-274-2450 |
November 2022 | I provide housing planning and policy support to the towns, engage the Island community in identifying and pursuing housing solutions, and elevate Island housing goals with state agencies and policymakers. |
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