Rob Nichols

Rob Nichols serves as the Mariners' Lake Program Coordinator at The Mariners' Museum and Park since June 2023 and holds the position of President at Friends of York River State Park, assumed in April 2024. This volunteer role supports the mission of the park to provide recreational opportunities while preserving natural and cultural resources. Additionally, Rob volunteers with Virginia State Parks, contributing to interpretive programming, trail maintenance, and natural resource management. Previous experience includes serving as a Park Interpreter with AmeriCorps and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at William & Mary. Rob holds a PhD in Classics and Classical Languages from Indiana University Bloomington and has completed MA and BA degrees in related fields from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, respectively.