The ALLARM staff is comprised of the directors and the student watershed coordinators. Students have a variety of roles in the office but their responsibilities often overlap creating a dynamic office community. The ALLARM staff fosters a community where collaboration thrives to accomplish the organization's historic mission. The collaborative atmosphere also fosters new ideas and projects as the organization moves into the future. To learn more about our staff's exciting work, check out our blog!
Jinnie Monismith
Science Advisor
I help communities in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed develop and implement stream monitoring programs in order to learn more about their local watershed and address their concerns. I am privileged to work with ALLARM’s Watershed Coordinators on laboratory and GIS projects and the Stream Team Program.
Watershed Address: Meetinghouse Run, Conodoguinet Creek, Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Candie Wilderman
Founder, Science Advisor
As the science advisor for ALLARM, most of my duties involve helping with the development of scientific protocols for monitoring programs. I also advise on the educational approaches for training and technical support. Outside of ALLARM I enjoy hiking and kayaking with my family and friends, working in my yard and garden, and most of all spending time with my husband, children and young granddaughters.
Watershed Address: Willow Creek, Cedar Run, Yellow Breeches Creek, Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Phoebe Galione
Outreach Manager
As ALLARM’s Outreach Manager, I work to connect with volunteers and partners, making information, whether it be for events or data findings, accessible. I also support Watershed Coordinators in both data and outreach related endeavors. It is my goal to put more of a focus on JEDIA (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility) initiatives within ALLARM's work. Outside of ALLARM, I enjoy hiking, drawing, and the opportunity to spend clear nights looking at the stars.
Watershed Address: LeTort Spring Run, Conodoguinet Creek, Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Isabel Ruff 
Volunteer Monitoring Specialist
As ALLARM’s Volunteer Monitoring Specialist, I coordinate Stream Team, ALLARM’s monthly volunteer monitoring program with the goal of generating baseline water quality data of a known quality that examine the relationship between land use, geology, and watershed health. I also am the point person for the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC), in which ALLARM is the Pennsylvania and New York service provider and provides technical and programmatic assistance to support the integration of community-collected data in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Additionally, I oversee GIS and mapmaking as tools for data interpretation and provide support to our student watershed coordinators. Outside of ALLARM, I love finding ways to explore the area and spend time outside, whether that’s hanging out by a lake, going on a hike, or scaling a cliff. I also enjoy playing games with friends.
Watershed Address: LeTort Spring Run, Conodoguinet Creek, Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Lindsay VanFossen 
Water Quality Technician
As ALLARM’s water quality technician, I coordinate ALLARM’s statewide Quality Assurance/Quality Control program for volunteer monitors to submit their samples and ensure that all practices are in accordance with our federally approved Quality Assurance Project Plans. I oversee other areas in the lab from troubleshooting and lab safety to equipment research and data reporting. Additionally, I am the point person at ALLARM for the Consortium for Scientific Assistance to Watersheds which allows us to provide free technical assistance and programmatic support to water quality monitoring organizations throughout the state. I also provide support and mentorship to our student watershed coordinators. Outside of ALLARM, I am a photographer, capturing images primarily of weddings, engagements, and landscapes. I also love to crochet, craft, and spend time outside.
Watershed Address: LeTort Spring Run, Conodoguinet Creek, Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Michelle Cao
Watershed Coordinator - Data
Class of 2025
My role at ALLARM integrates the different aspects of volunteer monitoring. This semester, I am working to optimize the annual data interpretation process and identify additional ways to interpret volunteer data. At Dickinson, I am involved with the Asian and Asian-American Collective, Farmworks, the Environmental Science/Studies (ENST) Major Committee, and am a Research Assistant. I enjoy cooking and exploring nature in my free time.
Watershed Address: Upper Bay-The Narrows, East River, Lower, Erie Basin, Gowanus Canal, Hudson River, Atlantic Ocean
Amelia Harper
Watershed Coordinator - Lab
Class of 2025
I work mainly in ALLARM’s laboratory, running quality control of volunteer-collected stream samples and chemical testing for our monthly LeTort monitoring program. This is my third year working with ALLARM. This year, I’m working on a standardized equipment comparison for measuring stream nitrate levels in order to enhance our data credibility and streamline protocols. I’m involved in music performance and I play cello in the Dickinson Orchestra. In my free time, I enjoy knitting, spindle spinning, and backpacking.
Watershed Address: Canadaway Creek, Lake Erie, Niagara River, Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Atlantic Ocean
Kailey Sipe 
Watershed Coordinator - GIS/Data
Class of 2025
This year at ALLARM I will be working on data/GIS, where I will be analyzing and inputting data from our volunteers and ALLARM itself using various softwares. My goal this year at ALLARM is to become a better communicator for water quality issues and to better connect with our partners, community members, and my fellow ALLARMies! In addition to my role at ALLARM, I serve as an Eco-Representative for the Center for Sustainability Education (CSE). I am also a DANA research assistant, where I investigate indoor air quality in residential homes with different stove types. Lastly, I work as a teaching assistant for a course in the Environmental Sciences department entitled “Green Infrastructure.”
Watershed Address: Little Sewickley Creek, Sewickley Creek, Youghiogheny River, Monongahela River, Ohio River, Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico
Emma Spinelli 
Watershed Coordinator - Volunteer Monitoring
Class of 2026
I am part of ALLARM’s Volunteer Monitoring team. My position focuses on helping send out communications and biweekly e-newsletters to volunteer monitors and cleaning data input by volunteers. In addition, I will be adding to my previous work on water policy research and our annual publication the Stream of Consciousness. I am also involved in Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, Dickinson College’s Panhellenic Council, and WDCV Radio Station as station manager. Besides that, I love crafting and hiking!
Watershed Address: Mine Run, Perkiomen, Schuylkill, Delaware, Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean.
Crosby Wilkin 
Watershed Coordinator - Lab
Class of 2026
My role at ALLARM focuses mainly on working in the lab, but I will also be helping the data and GIS team this semester. I hope to improve my GIS skills and become a watershed atlas master. I also hope to improve my teaching and communication skills in helping new ALLARMies learn our lab protocols. In addition to ALLARM I try and stay active in the Dickinson community, volunteering at the HIVE, astronomy club, and being the secretary of Bonsai Club.
Watershed Address: South Branch Raritan River, Upper Raritan Watershed, Raritan Basin, Raritan Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Marja Barrett 
Watershed Coordinator - Volunteer Monitoring
Class of 2026
This semester I’ll be working in volunteer monitoring! I’m looking forward to connecting with and learning from our wonderful volunteers. On campus I dance with the Dance Theatre Group, serve as the Director of PR and Marketing for Pi Beta Phi, and occasionally help out with tours for the Liberty Cap Society. I also love to read, journal, and spend time outdoors.
Watershed Address: Rivanna River, James River, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean.
Max Carfrey
Watershed Coordinator - Outreach
Class of 2026
As a member of the Outreach team, I work on distributing information through social media to encourage and advocate for environmental action in our community. This year, I hope to continue working on equipment videos to make science more accessible to our volunteers. Getting involved with volunteer events regularly will also be a high priority for me. Outside of ALLARM, I am vice president of the Mermaid Players and am heavily involved in mainstage theatre productions as well as running other smaller club events throughout the semester. I am on the Environmental Majors Committee and am also a part of the Hypnotic dance crew on campus. In my spare time, I enjoy teaching myself the guitar and watching movies and/or TV with friends.
Watershed Address: Cobbs Creek, Darby Creek, Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean
David Marsh 
Watershed Coordinator - Lab, Research
Class of 2026
This academic year I will be working on ALLARM’s Lab team. My position focuses on performing quality assurance and quality control on samples collected by volunteers, monitoring the LeTort Spring Run, and preparing equipment for volunteers and events. I am involved in Dickinson’s Outing club, EXiled poetry society and the Mermaid players. I also enjoy reading, brewing tea, writing poetry and being outdoors in my free time.
Watershed Address: Chartiers Creek, Ohio River, Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean
Ben Connors 
Watershed Coordinator - Data/GIS
Class of 2027
I will be working with the Data/GIS team at ALLARM. My goals this semester are to learn a lot of new GIS skills and to be able to apply them in different contexts and to get involved as much as possible at both Dickinson and within the communities ALLARM works with to create a positive impact. At Dickinson I am also the treasurer of the climbing club and an eco-rep with the college’s center of sustainability education.
Watershed Address: Singletary Brook, Blackstone River, Seekonk River, Providence River, Narragansett Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Naisha Gaur 
Watershed Coordinator - Lab
Class of 2027
I will be working in the lab this year, and I hope to gain confidence and proficiency in all ALLARM procedures, from at-stream monitoring protocol to lab-based tests. Additionally, I am excited to participate in community events, gaining further experience in the organizational goals of ALLARM and growing as a person through interactions with community members. I am a performing member of the Dance Theater Group (DTG), and I also take the Dickinson advanced ballet class at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB). Additionally, I am an Eco-Rep with the Center for Sustainability Education (CSE).
Watershed Address: White Station Creek, Wolf River, Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico
Kristin Houston 
Watershed Coordinator - Lab
Class of 2027
My role at ALLARM is mainly focused on work in the lab, where I will be involved in chemical analyses and the quality control of water samples, but I will also be involved in some Outreach projects as well. I look forward to improving my lab skills this year and becoming more knowledgeable about water quality monitoring and community science. Outside of ALLARM, I act as Treasurer of Bonsai Club and volunteer with the Free X-Change, and I am also involved in Dickinson’s Pre-Health Society. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, scrapbooking, video-editing, and reading.
Watershed Address: Bells Mill Creek, Deep Creek - Southern Branch Elizabeth River, Elizabeth River Mainstem, Hampton Roads Channel, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean.
Katelyn Pequeno 
Watershed Coordinator - Outreach
Class of 2027
This year, I will be working on the outreach team at ALLARM. In this role, I will be helping to distribute information about ALLARM through various platforms and spaces. I am excited to start my first semester here and learn more about how this organization not only helps the environment, but also helps communities connect with each other and their surroundings. Outside of ALLARM, I am involved in Alpha Lambda Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Liberty Cap Society, Pre-Law Society, and Dickinson Christian Fellowship. Besides that, I love to cook, play board games, craft, and hangout with my friends!
Watershed Address: Saucon Creek, Lehigh River, Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean
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