SPEAKERS

Thank you for your interest in Maryland’s Inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit!


We are excited to collaborate with these knowledgeable, dedicated professionals in the outdoor recreation field to provide participants with a plethora of learning opportunities at this event!

Jackie Specht | Assistant Secretary of Aquatic Resources, Office of the Secretary Maryland Department of Natural Resources


Jackie Specht (she/her) was appointed in August 2024 as the Assistant Secretary of Aquatic Resources at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. In this role, she oversees the Department’s efforts to support resilient and sustainable aquatic systems through partnership, science, policy, regulation, and management. Jackie joined the Department in July 2023 as the Resilient Systems Officer to guide the Department’s efforts to strengthen the climate resilience of habitats and people.


Prior to working with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Jackie was the Resilient Coasts Program Director with The Nature Conservancy. Her program implemented policy, climate and social science, and community-engaged adaptation to enhance Maryland’s coastal resilience. Jackie started her career as a NOAA Coastal Management Fellow with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, leading initiatives to beneficially use dredged material to build coastal resilience.

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