Micmac Laboratory

Staff

Cherish Cole
Environmental Laboratory Manager and Analyst

Cherish Cole ensures that all laboratory personnel demonstrate proficiency for their assigned functions and that all data reported by the laboratory meet the required quality assurance and regulatory requirements. She has worked with the Micmac Environmental Laboratory since 2010 and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science.

Fred Corey
Quality Assurance Manager and Analyst

Fred Corey reviews laboratory quality control data to help ensure that all data reported by the laboratory meet the required quality assurance and regulatory requirements. He began working in the environmental testing and analysis field in 1990 and helped establish Micmac Environmental Laboratory in 2002. Fred holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies.

David Macek
Environmental Specialist, Farm/Hatchery Manager and Analyst

David Macek helps perform microbiological tests. In 2000 he helped establish the tribe's air quality monitoring program and has since maintained it. David has also managed Micmac Farms and Hatchery since 2015. He has worked with the Micmac Environmental Laboratory since 2002 and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science.

Cara O'Donnell
Natural Resources Director and Analyst

Cara O'Donnell oversees the environmental and natural resource businesses and programs. She started her career with surface and drinking water analysis in 2003 and has worked with the Micmac Environmental Department since 2020. Cara holds a Bachelor of Watershed Science.

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