Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fisherman's Association

Melissa Sanderson

Chief Operating Officer

“CCCHFA is a truly unique organization – protecting both the fish and the fishermen is often a delicate balancing act but incredibly rewarding at the end of the day.”

Melissa Sanderson previously lead our efforts to develop, test, and implement technical solutions for monitoring and managing Sectors in New England before becoming Chief Operating Officer. Mel came onboard in 2004, serving as CCCHFA's Cooperative Research Coordinator and Development Director. Mel grew up in Minnesota, but earned her sea legs studying marine biology on the West Coast, where she received her BA in Marine Biology from Occidental College. She interned with CCCHFA while obtaining her Masters in Coastal Environmental Management from Duke University.

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