What We Do
The Public Affairs Office facilitates expert interviews on everything from stock assessments to sea lions, holds press conferences and issues press releases to announce our latest news, and serves as a valuable resource for media interested in learning more about NOAA Fisheries. A network of Public Affairs Officers at NOAA Fisheries' headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, and at each of our regional offices and science centers, help journalists find information they're looking for in a timely, efficient manner.
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Our Leadership
Katherine (Kate) Silverstein
Director of Public Affairs for NOAA Fisheries
Kate Silverstein is the lead for public affairs for NOAA Fisheries. She has served as the team lead for the National Ocean Service public affairs office. She has also supported media relations on the NOAA Communications headquarters team, and served as special projects coordinator for NOAA’s Assistant Secretary of Environmental Observation and Prediction from 2019-2021. She has a bachelor's degree in biology from Wake Forest University, and a masters in environmental management from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment.