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THE BEACH PROJECT

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About The Beach Project

Our mission

guiding principals

Our mission

At The Beach Project, our mission is to protect and preserve the environment for wildlife and future generations. We aim to preserve nature's public spaces through: community collaboration; sustainable removal and upcycling of trash and debris; and environmental and sustainability education. 

Values

guiding principals

Our mission


Humility

Accountability

Integrity

Perseverance

 Resourcefulness 




guiding principals

guiding principals

guiding principals

  • Commitment to preserving nature
  • Reducing waste sent to landfills
  • Preserving our coastlines 
  • Protecting wildlife living in coastal ecological systems
  • Promoting sustainability 


where we started

our founder's story

The photo on the right is where The Beach Project started - on a family vacation in Puerto Rico.


The day before we were going home, everyone was tired and resting, so I ventured off. Driving along a small highway, I saw this beach entrance. I stopped, took a little backpack with me, and ventured in. I am not sure if a storm just hit, but the beach was littered with small pieces of plastic, lighters, Styrofoam, and plastic bottles; also some wildlife! I started cleaning up and in no time my little backpack was full.  


At the time I worked in HR for a federal contractor and, although thankful, was dreading going back to work. Luckily for me, on this beach, I realized I could turn this little adventure and my love of the environment into a passion project, and eventually, a job.  


We got home and within 2 weeks I had approval for all the government requirements needed for a nonprofit. A few weeks later, I left my job.  


Nonprofits are not easy to run, but we are starting to show a real impact and I would never look back! 


Thank you for your interest in our venture! Any and all support you are able to provide is appreciated, whether it is a donation or picking up a couple of pieces of trash next time you are outdoors!


Katie Jordan, Founder & Executive Director  

meet our team

founder & executive director

founder & executive director

founder & executive director


KATIE JORDAN

Founder & Executive Director


Katie manages the strategic vision of the organization's goals and initiatives;  fulfillment of all compliance, financial, and operational needs; and oversite of staff, initiatives, and programs. She brings over a decade of human resources, financial, and legal expertise from various industries, inc


KATIE JORDAN

Founder & Executive Director


Katie manages the strategic vision of the organization's goals and initiatives;  fulfillment of all compliance, financial, and operational needs; and oversite of staff, initiatives, and programs. She brings over a decade of human resources, financial, and legal expertise from various industries, including federal contracting, legal, financial, and behavioral health. 


Katie holds a Bachelor's degree in Government & Public Policy from the University of Baltimore and a post-graduate certificate in Nonprofit Finance from Cornell University.


Katie is passionate about wildlife and environmental protection, animal rights, and art. In her free time, you could ideally find Katie in her garden, pool, or at the beach!


interns

founder & executive director

founder & executive director


MEGAN MCCOY & SAMANTHA BOYLE

Program, Funding, & Volunteer Coordination Interns

Megan and Samantha's primary responsibilities include social media and advertising; compliance research; education and art program research; partnership and volunteer coordination and establishment; and environmental research.


GRETA PERSIAN

Intern - Programs, Fund


MEGAN MCCOY & SAMANTHA BOYLE

Program, Funding, & Volunteer Coordination Interns

Megan and Samantha's primary responsibilities include social media and advertising; compliance research; education and art program research; partnership and volunteer coordination and establishment; and environmental research.


GRETA PERSIAN

Intern - Programs, Funding, & Events

Greta comes to The Beach Project via our partnership with Johns Hopkins Community Impact Internship Program, bringing expertise in various areas of nonprofit management. Greta's main focus' are grant funding, general fundraising, and impact event planning.



coordinators

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


DEBBIE LUBINSKI

Volunteer Coordinator

Debbie's role serves The Beach Project in finding local volunteers and donors to support our mission, as well as coordinating and attending all volunteer clean-up events.





BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIRPERSON - JOSEPH JORDAN

VICE CHAIRPERSON - EMMETT TOOHEY

SECRETARY - LINDSAY MORESSI

TREASURER - JULIE ROST


Located across Maryland and Florida, the Board of Directors are the backbone of The Beach Project, providing knowledge in areas such as business operations, finance and accounting, systems and analytics, event planning, entrepreneurship, sales, start-up's, and much more.

Annual Reports

2024 Annual Report Form 990-PF (pdf)

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Annual Report State of MD - 2024 (pdf)

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