Isaac selected to chair Center for Inland Bays board
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays board of directors recently appointed Aimee Isaac as chair.
This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues its mission to preserve, protect and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed.
A children’s book author known for championing environmental awareness through storytelling, Isaac brings a unique blend of creativity, education and advocacy to the role. Prior to her writing career, she worked as a teacher, helping cultivate curiosity and stewardship in young learners in her current position. Isaac has served on the board since 2019 as an appointee of Delaware Senate President Pro Tem David Sokola, D-Newark, contributing her expertise in community engagement and environmental advocacy.
“With deep roots in Sussex County, and as a mom and teacher, Aimee brings both familiarity with our bays’ challenges and the drive to do what it takes to overcome them,” said Christophe Tulou, CIB executive director. “Our watershed – with its natural magic, its vibrant economy, its diverse communities and its children – is very fortunate to have Aimee at the center’s helm.”
As chair, Isaac will oversee board governance, support programmatic growth, and help advance major projects such as habitat restoration, living shoreline development and participatory science programs.
Isaac succeeds Pat Coluzzi, who served on the board since 2018 and will continue to support the board during the transition. The center extends its gratitude to Coluzzi for her dedicated service and invaluable leadership.
“I’m grateful for Pat’s continued leadership and look forward to working with the board, staff and the center’s partners as we grow the funding and capacity necessary to help us meet our mission,” said Isaac. “It’s an exciting time for the center as we now have full use of the Susan K. Ball Education Center at James Farm and are preparing to roll out an updated strategic plan. As a parent and resident of Sussex County, I value clean waterways and appreciate the center’s role in protecting them.”
