Samuel Belknap III

Samuel Belknap III is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in community development and environmental policy. Currently serving as the Senior Community Development Officer at the Island Institute since November 2018, Samuel has also held significant roles at the University of Maine, including as a Doctoral Candidate in the Adaptation to Abrupt Climate Change NSF IGERT fellowship program and as the prestigious Janet Waldron Doctoral Research Fellow. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Director at the Herring Gut Learning Center and Marine Programs Consultant at the Island Institute. Samuel's academic background includes a PhD in Anthropology and Environmental Policy, along with an M.S. in Quaternary and Climate Studies from the University of Maine. Throughout the career, Samuel has demonstrated a commitment to marine education, research, and community engagement in the face of climate change.