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About Pollinator Networks
Pollinator Networks is a Boston-based nonprofit organization that restores and constructs new native habitats for bees, butterflies, and birds. We use community outreach, art, and education to create the foundation for sustainable change in local ecosystems.
Team Leaders
Beth Fried, BS, MAT, is currently enrolled in Oregon State University’s Master Melittology Program. She is actively involved in land conservation, habitat restoration and bird habitat preservation. Beth is a member of Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Massachusetts Audubon, Pollinator Gardeners, and the Greater Boston LGBTQ Outbreath group. She is a retired teacher and school administrator, as well as a teacher and lifelong practitioner of Transcendental Meditation. As an avid birder and gardener, creating and restoring native habitats is her passion.
Miriam Shenitzer, BFA, Ed.M, is an artist, teacher, and activist. Her deep connection to immigrant communities has been nourished by her years of working in community-based agencies in Boston, as well as in the Watertown Public Schools. She co-founded the Watertown School Gardens and has been lead garden teacher since their inception. As part of her practice, Miriam works with children and families to create art on topics of culture, language and the environment. Her work includes Seeking Sanctuary, a 3-day performance and multimedia installation with Palaver Strings, and members of the Cape Verdean, Chinese, and Irish immigrant communities. She is a firm believer in the benefits of the outdoors for urban communities, and the importance of nature in all our lives.
We are thankful for our corporate, business, and community based team members that join us in this important work.
Team
Administrative Assistant, Marie Lamarre
Growing up in the New England, Marie developed a deep love for the outdoors and a strong appreciation for the role every creature plays in our ecosystems. Today, she channels that passion into her work with Pollinator Networks, helping to protect and support Mother Earth. While she happily leaves the planting to others—admitting she doesn’t have a green thumb—Marie finds fulfillment in fostering connections that strengthen biodiversity and sustain the natural world.
Miriam Shenitzer, BFA, Ed.M, is an artist, teacher, and activist. Her deep connection to immigrant communities has been nourished by her years of working in community-based agencies in Boston, as well as in the Watertown Public Schools. She co-founded the Watertown School Gardens and has been lead garden teacher since their inception. As part of her practice, Miriam works with children and families to create art on topics of culture, language and the environment. Her work includes Seeking Sanctuary, a 3-day performance and multimedia installation with Palaver Strings, and members of the Cape Verdean, Chinese, and Irish immigrant communities. She is a firm believer in the benefits of the outdoors for urban communities, and the importance of nature in all our lives.
We are thankful for our corporate, business, and community based team members that join us in this important work.
Team
Administrative Assistant, Marie Lamarre
Growing up in the New England, Marie developed a deep love for the outdoors and a strong appreciation for the role every creature plays in our ecosystems. Today, she channels that passion into her work with Pollinator Networks, helping to protect and support Mother Earth. While she happily leaves the planting to others—admitting she doesn’t have a green thumb—Marie finds fulfillment in fostering connections that strengthen biodiversity and sustain the natural world.
Horticulture Coordinator, Liam Williams
Liam Williams graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Horticulture from Virginia Tech in 2022 and immediately brought his skills to the greater Boston area. He has a deep passion for plants and always wants to find ways to share that passion with others. Through his work in public gardens, public parks, and people's backyards, Liam has sought to make a difference in people's lives and in the world around us.
Liam Williams graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Horticulture from Virginia Tech in 2022 and immediately brought his skills to the greater Boston area. He has a deep passion for plants and always wants to find ways to share that passion with others. Through his work in public gardens, public parks, and people's backyards, Liam has sought to make a difference in people's lives and in the world around us.
Program Manager, Simret Semine
Simret is the Program Manager at Pollinator Networks, bringing experience in nonprofit development and grant management. She has secured funding, built strong donor relationships, and led strategic initiatives that drive measurable impact. Simret focuses on advancing sustainability through environmental funding, business development, and strengthening program management to maximize organizational impact.
Simret is the Program Manager at Pollinator Networks, bringing experience in nonprofit development and grant management. She has secured funding, built strong donor relationships, and led strategic initiatives that drive measurable impact. Simret focuses on advancing sustainability through environmental funding, business development, and strengthening program management to maximize organizational impact.
Director of Communications, Emma Ross
Emma Ross is the Communications Director for Pollinator Networks, where she leads brand storytelling, media outreach, and strategic communications that advance the organization’s mission to protect and restore pollinator ecosystems.With a deep commitment to conservation and clear, accessible communication, Emma helps expand Pollinator Networks’ impact and visibility nationwide.
Emma Ross is the Communications Director for Pollinator Networks, where she leads brand storytelling, media outreach, and strategic communications that advance the organization’s mission to protect and restore pollinator ecosystems.With a deep commitment to conservation and clear, accessible communication, Emma helps expand Pollinator Networks’ impact and visibility nationwide.
