Posted on August 25, 2025
JERSEY SHORE – The American Littoral Society has appointed Danielle McCulloch as its new executive director, succeeding Tim Dillingham, who has led the coastal conservation organization for the past 23 years.
McCulloch, who has more than two decades of experience in coastal conservation, began her career at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, focusing on oyster reef restoration and fisheries issues. After Hurricane Sandy, she led recovery projects and resilience policy work for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in New Jersey, later directing habitat restoration and partnerships through its Coastal Program. She is a two-time recipient of the agency’s Strategic Conservation Award.
“I’m honored to join this extraordinary team and to build on the remarkable legacy of Dery Bennett and Tim Dillingham,” McCulloch said. “I’m dedicated to guide the Society to meet the challenges where land, water, and community meet, so our coasts remain places of beauty, protection, and life for generations to come.”
Founded in 1961, the Littoral Society has been a leader in coastal protection and conservation. Board President Tally Blumberg said McCulloch’s blend of science, policy, and practical conservation work will help advance the Society’s mission.
