Max, an alumnus of Radcliffe Creek School (Class of 2005), offers a profound understanding of the school's foundational influence and extensive expertise in scientific leadership and innovation to his board position. Growing up in Annapolis and Rock Hall, Maryland, Max is grateful for the formative education he received at Radcliffe. He particularly appreciates that many of the dedicated teachers who shaped his early academic journey are still part of the school community, a testament to Radcliffe's lasting commitment to its students. The adaptive reading and writing strategies acquired during his time at Radcliffe continue to be tools in his professional career, underscoring the value of the school's unique pedagogical approach.
After graduating from Radcliffe, Max continued his education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies & Chemistry from Washington College in 2013. He then moved to Australia, where he worked at the Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research and completed his graduate studies in Geochemistry from James Cook University in 2018.
Max has since dedicated his professional career to scientific research and leadership, utilizing novel technology to understand how anthropogenic activities affect marine ecosystems. He initially served as a Physical Scientist for the Smithsonian, conducting research on the transport and fate of dissolved organic particles within coastal waterways. Most recently, Max has taken a leadership position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he leads the Chesapeake Bay Office's Hypoxia Monitoring program. In this role, he oversees environmental monitoring efforts crucial to the health of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
He lives in Baltimore, and in his spare time spends it fishing, crabbing, and hunting on his family's farm.