
Chris Cash
Executive Director | Lobster Institute
Chris Cash is the executive director of the University of Maine’s Lobster Institute, bringing extensive experience as a former lobster boat owner and operator. Since joining the institute in 2021, she has advanced to her current role, where she collaborates with industry partners, researchers, and policymakers to support the sustainability and profitability of the lobster fishery. Cash’s leadership focuses on fostering communication within the industry and advancing research initiatives that benefit the lobster fishery as a whole.