Frances Killea, Policy Advocate, Woods, Waters, & Wildlife
In her role in the Woods, Waters, and Wildlife team, Frances develops and utilizes technical expertise related to land use planning, forestry, land and water conservation, and fisheries and wildlife management to promote conservation outcomes. She received her bachelor’s degree in English and photography from Bowdoin College and Cleveland State University and a masters in forestry from the University of Maine. Before joining NRCM, she conduted primarily field-based work, with deep dives into some incredible landscapes in Maine and eastern Washington. In additon to ecology and conservation, her background includes experience working on organic farms, in small bakeries and restaurants, and as a magazine journalist. Frances is a swimmer and a runner, and loves explorin Maine’s woods and waters in her free time. She lives in Appleton, Maine, with her husband and cat, named Data.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Coffee cookies + cream, or a good mint chocolate chip
Cat/Dog Person? Primarily a cat person, with a select few canine exceptions.
What I love to do in Maine’s outdoors: I love hiking in the mountains, but open water swimming is my favorite way to be outside in Maine. There’s nothing like being in the water surrounded by mountains or fall foliage, sometimes joined by loons or eagles.
