Wrightsville Beach Office Intern
Christina James
Christina is a Wilmington native and rising senior at UNC Wilmington, where she is pursuing a double major in Marine Biology and Economics. With a passion for connecting science and policy, Christina hopes to become an Environmental Specialist and ultimately a Fisheries Economist. She brings experience in environmental education through her work with Carolina Ocean Studies, where she led K–5 students in estuary explorations and coastal ecology lessons. Christina is also skilled in public communication, customer service, and data management, and is eager to contribute to community-based conservation efforts. When she’s not in the field or the classroom, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time outdoors.
Wanchese Office Intern
Katalina Kokas
Katalina is a graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a Master’s in Public Health, with a concentration in Environment, Climate, and Health. Katalina will be working with the coastal management team at the NC Coastal Federation in Wanchese. She is excited to learn from environmental advocates and contribute to the organization’s conservation initiatives. Growing up in the Bay Area of northern California, Katalina’s admiration for the coast and passion for the outdoors have been longstanding. With a Bachelor’s in Social Work, she has a unique approach to navigating the implications of environmental issues and will be integrating this knowledge with oyster restoration and living shoreline projects this summer.