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Peter Rand
Updated: June 4, 2025
Island Institute adds leaders across operations, policy and philanthropy
The Island Institute, a Rockland nonprofit, has hired three new leadership appointments across operations, policy and philanthropy.
Peter Rand has been named chief operating officer after nearly seven years at Island Institute, where he has most recently been chief financial officer.
In his new role, Rand will lead the nonprofit's operational strategy and oversee the implementation of systems and structures that support the strategic plan and long-term sustainability.
Rand has several years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He began his career as a CPA with Baker Newman Noyes, where he worked with clients in healthcare, financial services, government and nonprofit sectors.
The Jefferson resident received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Maine and his bachelor's in accounting from the University of Southern Maine. Rand also received his master's in policy, planning and management from the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine.
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Erin Quetell
Erin Quetell has joined the Island Institute as public policy director. In this role, she partners with staff, communities and external organizations to advance strategic initiatives and lead government relations and public policy campaigns that support Maine’s island and coastal communities.
Quetell has over a decade of experience in regional climate work, including clean energy transitions, electric vehicle infrastructure, comprehensive planning and community development.
Quetell relocated with her family from Michigan to the midcoast.
She previously served as the chief sustainability officer for Oakland County, Michigan, and as environmental sustainability planner for the city of Ferndale, Mich.
Quetell earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Grand Valley State University and her master's in environmental science and policy from Columbia University.
Photo / Courtesy Island Institute
Rosemary Price
Rosemary Price has joined Island Institute as director of philanthropy.
She will lead the individual gifts team and is responsible for building connections between donors.
Price has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising. She received her bachelor's degree in music performance and history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her master's in museum studies from SUNY Cooperstown graduate program.
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