Rick joined the Change is Simple Board in 2016, most recently serving in the role of Board Chair.

He started his career in aquaculture, joining New England Biolabs in 1978 where he eventually became Executive Director of Production. Rick retired from NEB in 2018 but continues as a consultant and member of the sustainability committee. 

He and his family have been long-time residents of Beverly where he has served on the Conservation Commission and Open Space and Recreation Committee.

Rick was immediately inspired to join Change is Simple after meeting co-founder Patrick Belmonte and hearing about their mission of teaching young kids to develop smarter environmental and social thinking.  

An avid outdoorsman, Rick enjoys surfing, skiing, sailing, mountain biking, and a variety of fresh-air activities with family and friends in Cape Cod and Costa Rica.

Currently, Alex works at Fidelity investments in Boston as an SVP of Direct Indexing Product Development where he’s helping to develop cutting edge investment solutions that are accessible to all of Fidelity’s customers. Alex has been at Fidelity for over 17 years and prior to his current role held others roles within the firm where he served as a quantitative analyst and portfolio manager for many years. Prior to Fidelity, Alex worked at a couple other investment management firms as a quantitative analyst (Gartmore Global Investments and Evergreen Investments) and a financial software company as a consultant (FactSet Research Systems).

Alex has his bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Vermont and his master of science in finance degree from Boston College.

Tara joined New England Biolabs (NEB) in 2008 and has held several roles over the years where she has supported companywide projects, coordinated global events, led business process improvements and focused on building effective communication strategies. Recently, her role has expanded to Senior Manager, Project Management & Administration where she works closely with executive leadership to assist in scoping and planning cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives. In this new role, Tara is particularly passionate about the work she is able to do with non-profits and charitable organizations that align with NEB’s core values.

Beyond her professional experience, Tara enjoys distance running, spending time at the lake, skiing, traveling, playing softball and coaching her daughters’ sports teams. She was introduced to Change is Simple through both the connection with NEB and her daughters’ participation in the program – they are always excited to come home and share their latest experiment and adventure.

Prior to NEB, Tara worked at Mullen Advertising where she gained several years of experience crafting presentations and creative materials for new clients. She holds her Bachelor of Arts from Suffolk University in Communications & Design.

Tim is Founder of EBSCO Publishing and CEO of EBSCO Information Services and grew the online research services business to the industry leader over a 40 year career. He guided the company to very strong organic growth, combined with a steady stream of more than 60 strategic acquisitions. EIS became the leading online research service for educational institutions and public libraries, offering the most-used databases in the world.

In 2015, Tim was recognized for his contributions to the information industry by the National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) as the recipient of its Miles Conrad Award. In 2021, he was inducted into University of New Hampshire’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. In 2023, he gave the Commencement address at UNH’s Paul College of Business and Economics and received an honorary Doctorate in Business degree from UNH. Tim was a presenter at Endicott College’s Be Your Beacon TEDx event.

Georges Dyer is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Crane Institute of Sustainability, and leads its flagship initiative, the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN),  which supports endowments in aligning investment policies with institutional mission, values, and sustainability goals. IEN consists of over 200 members, including leading endowments, foundations, outsourced CIO firms and investment consultants, investment managers, and nonprofit partners.

Heather Ford is a dedicated environmental engineer from Hamilton, Massachusetts, with a strong focus on sustainable development and environmental protection. Known for her expertise in water resource management, pollution control, and ecological restoration, Heather has contributed significantly to numerous projects aimed at preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental resilience.

With a background in environmental science and engineering, Heather has spent her career addressing complex environmental challenges. Her work involves designing solutions to reduce industrial and agricultural pollution, restoring damaged habitats, and implementing green infrastructure that supports sustainable urban and rural development. She is passionate about environmental engineering and innovation as a means for solutions to climate risks and problems 

Heather is actively involved in community outreach, often leading workshops and public discussions on environmental issues affecting the Hamilton area. She also collaborates with local organizations to promote conservation efforts, including Essex County Trail association as well as helping residents and policymakers alike understand the importance of protecting the region’s natural resources. Her commitment to making a positive environmental impact and her ability to translate complex engineering concepts into accessible ideas make her a valuable leader and role model in the field of environmental engineering.

A Pure Strategies Co-founder and Managing Director, Tim has pioneered approaches to building environmental and social integrity into products, brands, and businesses. His experience spans the spectrum from developing sustainability strategy, drafting sustainability goals, designing product sustainability programs, creating approaches to transform sustainable supply chains, and fostering collaborative mechanisms to lift the sustainability performance of entire industries. Current and former clients include Annie’s, Walmart, Seventh Generation, Ben & Jerry’s, The North Face, Stonyfield Farm, MilliporeSigma, and U.S. EPA.

Tim holds Masters’ degrees in Environmental Policy and Business from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Tim has experience in industry as a Process Engineer for Fairchild Semiconductor. He also worked for the Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance as Project Director and Chief Engineer.

As a practicing architect, Bill spent 30 years with Shepley Bulfinch in Boston and now runs Mead Design out of his Beverly office. His experience in healthcare and education and in designing environments for healing and learning drew him to Change is Simple and their dedication to teaching children at an impressionable age. 

He was drawn to Change is Simple while surfing the local Good Harbor break with Co-Founder and CEO Patrick Belmonte, the path of many Change is Simple enthusiasts.  Bill assisted with the design of the SCiLL mobile learning lab for Change is Simple, which launched in June 2022.

Bill is a long term North Shore resident, raising two energetic and creative daughters in their Beverly home. He has an appreciation for the ocean and the outdoors, with a passion being outdoors, SUP surfing, boating, XC skiing, and playing golf and pickleball.

Anthony is a sustainability leader with 15+ years of experience spread across engineering firms, consulting, and academia. He currently serves as Director of Sustainability at Cell Signaling Technology (CST), a private, family-owned life science company founded and run by active research scientists.

As Director, Enterprise Marketing at CCC, Joanna’s role is to define and advance brand awareness for the organization’s licensing, content, software, and professional services solutions. She has an extensive background in marketing communications, creative direction, and event production and has held positions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Scott Studios, and the Glen Urquhart School. An active community member in Beverly, Joanna has participated on municipal committees for PlanBeverly 2020, Middle School Building, and Public Schools Strategic Planning. She also served as a board member for the Beverly Education Foundation and co-led an elementary STE(A)M enrichment committee that renovated science classrooms, and expanded K-8 Science Fairs and 3-5 Family Math & Science Nights citywide.