Friends of Acadia Welcomes New Leadership Staff
Friends of Acadia Welcomes New Leadership Staff
Perrin Doniger comes aboard as Vice President of Communications and Marketing, and Megan Loomer joins as Vice President of Finance and CFO
BAR HARBOR — Friends of Acadia is pleased to welcome two new leadership staff to its team.
Perrin Doniger brings extensive experience in marketing, content development, and revenue initiatives to the role of Vice President of Communications and Marketing.
As Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing at Grid News, she oversaw the brand’s communications, marketing, and audience growth strategies from startup launch to acquisition. Prior to that, Doniger led digital strategy at Smithsonian magazine for 10 years, leading the publication’s digital transformation that brought significant growth in audience reach and diversified revenue streams. She also brings a data-driven approach to email marketing, social media, SEO, partner relationships, and content development.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Friends of Acadia and contribute to the vital efforts underway to protect and support one of our nation’s most cherished parks,” Doniger said. “I’m thrilled to be joining such a strong team and look forward to helping amplify the work of the organization, Acadia National Park, and our partners.”
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Yale University and was named one of Folio’s 2019 Top Women in Media.
Megan Loomer brings robust financial experience to the role of Vice President of Finance and CFO.
She comes to Friends of Acadia from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, a nonprofit organization dedicated to igniting a connection to Long Island Sound, where she held various financial leadership roles since 2022, most recently Vice President of Finance.
Prior to the Aquarium, Loomer spent more than six years leading financial planning and analysis at Flashtalking, an ad tech startup in New York and Connecticut. During her nearly four-year tenure at x+1 Solutions, another ad tech startup in Connecticut, she earned their annual Operational Excellence award.
“Friends of Acadia’s focus on conservation, education, and community engagement drew me in,” Loomer said. “I look forward to immersing myself in Friends of Acadia’s finances and employing that data to best serve our organization, our dedicated donors, and Acadia National Park.”
A recent transplant to Bar Harbor, she spent the previous 20-plus years in the New York City metro area but originally hails from Lexington, Kentucky, where she grew up and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at the University of Kentucky.
“We’re delighted to welcome Perrin and Megan and their respective talents and expertise to Friends of Acadia,” said Friends of Acadia President and CEO Eric Stiles. “Perrin’s strong background in building engaged audiences will help us share our messages and address key issues facing Acadia National Park and its surrounding communities. Megan’s robust experience in finance will bolster Friends of Acadia’s mission-driven work as we increase our contributions to the park.”
All Friends of Acadia staff contact information can be found online at friendsofacadia.org.
Friends of Acadia preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations. Visit www.friendsofacadia.org.
